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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

  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.

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