What is another word for flutings?
Pronunciation: [flˈuːtɪŋz] (IPA) 
"Flutings" is a term that refers to grooves or ridges on a surface, typically found on columns or architectural details. Synonyms for this word include channels, furrows, corrugations, ripples, grooves, scores, and striations. Each of these words emphasizes a slightly different aspect of the grooves or ridges, but all convey the idea of a surface that has been marked by a series of parallel lines or depressions. These words can be used interchangeably in many contexts, but each has its own unique connotations that may be more or less appropriate depending on the situation.
