flute

• Ein Musikinstrument aus der Familie der Holzblasinstrumente, meist aus Metall oder Holz gefertigt, bei dem man durch ein Anblasloch nahe einem Ende bläst und die Tonhöhe durch Abdecken von Grifflöchern oder Drücken von Klappen verändert.

A musical instrument in the woodwind family, typically made of metal or wood, played by blowing across a hole near one end while covering finger holes or pressing keys.

1. Musical instrumentA2formal

   A wind instrument made of metal or wood, played by blowing across a hole near one end, producing a high-pitched sound.

   Flöte

   • She plays the flute in the school orchestra.
   • The musician performed a beautiful solo on the flute.
   • He bought a new silver flute for his lessons.

2. Champagne fluteB1informal

   A tall, narrow glass used for serving champagne or sparkling wine.

   Sektflöte

   • They toasted with flutes of champagne at the wedding.
   • The bartender poured the sparkling wine into a flute.
   • She held her flute carefully to avoid spilling.

   Synonymechampagne fluteflute glass

• Verb, das bedeutet, Flöte zu spielen oder einen flötenähnlichen Ton von sich zu geben.

A verb meaning to play a flute, or to produce a sound resembling that of a flute.

1. Play the fluteB1formal

   To produce music by blowing into a flute.

   Flöte spielen

   • She fluted a beautiful melody at the concert.
   • He learned to flute from a young age.
   • The musician fluted softly in the background.

   Synonymepipetootle

2. Make fluted groovesC1formal

   To cut or shape grooves or channels into a surface, often for decoration.

   Rillen oder Nuten einschneiden

   • The carpenter fluted the edges of the wooden column.
   • The glass was fluted with delicate patterns.
   • The architect designed fluted pillars for the entrance.

   Synonymechannelcorrugatefurrowgroove