groef — meaning in English

English meaning

• flute noun A woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole, producing sound through a long tube.
• furrow noun A long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow.
• rut noun A deep groove or track worn into the ground by repeated wheels or footsteps.

Senses

groef is used for these senses in English:

• flute A lengthwise groove, such as one of the lengthwise grooves on a classical column, or a groove on a cutting tool (such as a drill bit, endmill, or reamer), which helps to form both a cutting edge and a channel through which chips can escape.
• furrow A deep wrinkle in the skin of the face, especially on the forehead.
• rut A furrow, groove, or track worn in the ground, as from the passage of many wheels along a road. [from 16th c.]

flute — full definition

1. noun A woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole, producing sound through a long tube.
2. noun A tall, narrow glass used for drinking sparkling wine or champagne.
3. noun A long groove cut into a surface, such as a column or drill bit.
4. verb To play a flute, or produce a flute-like sound.

furrow — full definition

1. noun A long, narrow trench cut into soil, typically by a plow.
2. noun A deep line or wrinkle in the skin, especially the forehead.
3. verb To wrinkle, especially the brow, from concentration or worry.

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