Definition for Flute:

• A channel of curved section; - usually applied to one of a vertical series of such channels used to decorate columns and pilasters in classical architecture. See Illust. under Base, n.

Synonyms for Flute:

• n.

  •
  • schooner,
  • glass,
  • beaker,
  • mug,
  • cup.
  •artifact (noun)
  • flute,
  • transverse flute.
  •champagne flute (noun)
  • champagne flute.
  •flute (noun)
  • flute glass,
  • fluting.
  •groove (noun)
  • depression,
  • trench,
  • gully,
  • ravine,
  • pucker,
  • dado,
  • score,
  • ditch,
  • trough,
  • gutter,
  • cutting,
  • cut,
  • gouge,
  • rabbet,
  • notch,
  • scratch,
  • slit,
  • corrugation,
  • valley,
  • furrow,
  • incision,
  • crease,
  • scallop,
  • slot,
  • canal,
  • hollow,
  • rut.
  •pipe (noun)
  • flageolet,
  • wind instrument,
  • tube,
  • fipple flute,
  • direct flute,
  • panpipe,
  • German flute.
  •pleat (noun)
  • ruffle,
  • flounce,
  • gather.

• v.

  •groove (verb)
  • incise,
  • corrugate,
  • dig.
  •plait (verb)
  • interweave,
  • tuck,
  • tress,
  • fold,
  • twine,
  • knit,
  • weave.
  •whistle (verb)
  • hiss,
  • sound,
  • toot,
  • warble,
  • trill,
  • signal,
  • blast,
  • whine,
  • blare,
  • wheeze,
  • whiz,
  • shriek.

• Other synonyms:

  •
  • chalice,
  • tankard,
  • wine glass,
  • musical instrument,
  • loving cup,
  • snifter,
  • goblet,
  • stein,
  • teacup.
  •
  • pipe,
  • tumbler.
  •
  • stem.

Paraphrases for Flute:

• Independent

  • Noun, singular or mass
    crap.

• Other Related

  • Noun, singular or mass
    recorder.

Flute Sentence Examples:

• The young shepherd did as requested, and, taking up his flute, led the youth to all the pleasantest and most interesting spots.

• I had gone to test my knowledge of flute - playing, but I found out that I could not attract any animal.

Homophones for Flute:

• fluet.

Hypernym for Flute:

• n.

  • artifact
    piccolo, fife, nose flute.

Hyponym for Flute:

• n.

  • artifact
    woodwind instrument, wood, woodwind.

• v.

  • contact
    crimp, pinch.