Definition of Flutes. Meaning of Flutes. Synonyms of Flutes
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Definition of Flutes
Flute Flute Flute (fl[=u]t), n. [Cf. F. fl[^u]te a transport, D.
fluit.]
A kind of flyboat; a storeship.
Armed en fl[^u]te(Nav.), partially armed.
Flute Flute Flute, v. i. [OE. flouten, floiten, OF. fla["u]ter,
fle["u]ter, flouster, F. fl[^u]ter, cf. D. fluiten; ascribed
to an assumed LL. flautare, flatuare, fr. L. flatus a
blowing, fr. flare to blow. Cf. Flout, Flageolet,
Flatulent.]
To play on, or as on, a flute; to make a flutelike sound.
Flute Flute Flute, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fluted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Fluting.]
1. To play, whistle, or sing with a clear, soft note, like
that of a flute.
Knaves are men, That lute and flute fantastic
tenderness. --Tennyson.
The redwing flutes his o-ka-lee. --Emerson.
2. To form flutes or channels in, as in a column, a ruffle,
etc.
