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The definition of flute
8 Definitions of: flute
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- noun, a wind instrument consisting of an open cylindrical tube of wood or metal having holes in the side stopped either by the fingers or by pads controlled by keys. The breath is directed across a mouth hole cut in the side, causing the air in the tube to vibrate. Range: about three octaves upwards from middle C
- noun, any pipe blown directly on the principle of a flue pipe, either by means of a mouth hole or through a fipple
- noun, architect a rounded shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column, pilaster, etc
- noun, a groove or furrow in cloth, etc
- noun, a tall narrow wineglass
- noun, anything shaped like a flute
- verb, to produce or utter (sounds) in the manner or tone of a flute
- verb, to make grooves or furrows in
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©HarperCollins 2008. Collins English Dictionary definition of flute