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Flute Definition & Meaning

flute
noun
  1. a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown
  2. a tall narrow wineglass
  3. a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column)
verb
  1. form flutes in

"Flute" in song lyrics

See how flute is used in real songs:

  • "Walk with a bop, and whistle like a flute"
    9th Prince — Grandfather Flow
  • "Opa, say cheers clink your champagne - flute"
    Aspektz — Fresh
  • "The spittle that surrounds the mouth-piece of the flute"
    Blackalicious f/ Lyrics Born, Saul Williams — Release

Usage tips for "flute"

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Frequently asked questions

What does flute mean?
a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown a tall narrow wineglass a groove or furrow in cloth etc (particularly a shallow concave groove on the shaft of a column) form flutes in
What part of speech is flute?
Flute is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does flute have?
Flute has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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