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Definitions

flute

[floot] / flut /
NOUN
groove
Synonyms
STRONGEST
trench
STRONG
canal corrugation crease crimp cut cutting depression ditch fluting furrow gouge gutter hollow incision notch pucker rabbet rut scallop score scratch slit valley
NOUN
pleat
Synonyms
STRONG
crease crimp flounce gather kilt plait ruffle tuck
WEAK
ruche
VERB
plait
Synonyms
STRONG
crease fold interweave knit pigtail plat pleach pleat tress tuck twine weave
VERB
whistle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blare hiss
STRONG
blast fife pipe shriek signal skirl sound toot tootle trill warble wheeze whine whiz

Example Sentences

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Cue the synthetic flute chords of “Veridis Quo,” scoring their mutual melancholy.

From Salon • Mar. 1, 2026

"We asked patients to select from two calming instrumental pieces - soft flute or piano," says Dr Husain.

From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025

On “Blues for Langston,” this invites Mr. Lloyd to glide freely and with a gorgeously translucent flute tone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 11, 2025

A flute band, Defenders of the Rock has cancelled its annual band parade in nearby Lisbellaw on Saturday, in light of the incident.

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2025

“I heard Amelia’s in flute class now! How great.”

From "Muffled" by Jennifer Gennari

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