flute

• Музыкальный инструмент семейства деревянных духовых, обычно изготавливаемый из металла или дерева, на котором играют, дуя через отверстие возле одного конца, закрывая пальцами отверстия или нажимая клавиши.

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.

   Флейта

   • 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.

   Фужер для шампанского

   • 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.

   Synonymschampagne fluteflute glass

• Глагол, означающий играть на флейте или издавать звук, напоминающий звук флейты.

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.

   Играть на флейте

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

   Synonymspipetootle

2. Make fluted groovesC1formal

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

   Делать желобки

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

   Synonymschannelcorrugatefurrowgroove