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Fluted

Definition:

(adjective) Having or decorated with a series of shallow grooves or ridges.

(verb) Carve or cut a series of shallow grooves or ridges into (something).

Sense 1:

(adjective) Decorated with flutes or flutings, especially in architectural details.

Example sentence: The elegant neoclassical columns were adorned with fluted shafts.

Sense 2:

(adjective) Musical or having a melodic quality like a flute.

Example sentence: The fluted notes of the flute filled the concert hall with a haunting melody.

Sense 3:

(verb) Create flutes or ridges in a culinary preparation to enhance presentation.

Example sentence: The pastry chef skillfully fluted the edges of the pie crust for a beautifully crafted dessert.

Sense 4:

(verb) Produce a resonant or clear sound, similar to that of a flute.

Example sentence: The glass bottle, when struck, fluted with a pure and sonorous tone.

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