fluting

• 名词，指装饰性的凹槽或沟纹，通常是较浅的凹形槽，常见于柱身或织物上。

A noun referring to a decorative groove or furrow, typically a shallow concave channel, often found on the shaft of a column or in cloth.

1. Architectural groovesC1formalart

   A series of shallow, concave grooves or channels, typically cut vertically on the shaft of a column or pillar.

   建筑凹槽

   • The ancient Greek columns were decorated with elegant fluting.
   • The architect specified deep fluting for the marble pillars.
   • Fluting adds texture and visual interest to classical architecture.

   同义词grooving

2. Decorative grooves on other surfacesC1formal

   A decorative pattern of parallel grooves or channels on any surface, such as furniture, metalwork, or cloth.

   其他表面的装饰性凹槽

   • The wooden cabinet had delicate fluting along its edges.
   • The silver vase featured intricate fluting around its base.
   • Fluting on the fabric gave the dress a textured appearance.

   同义词grooving

• 动词，指演奏长笛，或发出类似长笛的声音。

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.

   吹长笛

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

   同义词pipetootle

2. Make fluted groovesC1formal

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

   开槽

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

   同义词channelcorrugatefurrowgroove