Riefe — meaning in English
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English meaning
- flute noun A woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole, producing sound through a long tube.
Senses
Riefe 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.
- flute (architectural element, firearms) A semicylindrical vertical groove, as in a pillar, in plaited cloth, or in a rifle barrel to cut down the weight.
flute — full definition
- noun A woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole, producing sound through a long tube.
- noun A tall, narrow glass used for drinking sparkling wine or champagne.
- noun A long groove cut into a surface, such as a column or drill bit.
- verb To play a flute, or produce a flute-like sound.