fluted

American  

[floo-tid] / ˈflu tɪd /

adjective

1. fine, clear, and mellow; flutelike.

   fluted notes.

2. having flutes, grooves, or the like.

   a fluted column; fluted material; fluted stone tools.

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fluted British  

/ ˈfluːtɪd /

adjective

1. (esp of the shaft of a column) having flutes

2. sounding like a flute

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Other Word Forms

• unfluted adjective

Etymology

Origin of fluted

First recorded in 1605–15; flute + -ed ³

Example Sentences

And there were, of course, the signature grandfather clocks that made Howard Miller famous, both traditional designs of fluted hardwood and contemporary deconstructions with visible gears.

From Salon

And she knew Beowulf was quite talented at drawing; by now he had no doubt sketched a scale diagram of Buckingham Palace’s fluted columns and soothing symmetrical features, with no bloody claws to be seen.

From Literature

But a couple of special items caught my eye at the prepping station — specifically, rows of elegantly fluted scallop shells.

From Salon

From a design perspective, the fluted walnut paneling, accent lighting and decor from the Italian fashion house Missoni deliver an elevated sense of elegance.

From Los Angeles Times

Technological advancements have further opened up design possibilities, introducing unique materials such as flexible stone cladding, fingerprint-resistant matte lacquers, fluted wood veneers and lightweight metal paneling.

From Seattle Times

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