Riffelung — meaning in English

English meaning

• fluting noun A pattern of parallel grooves, usually vertical, cut into a surface for decoration.

Senses

Riffelung is used for these senses in English:

• fluting (architecture, sculpture) A decoration consisting of parallel, normally vertical, flutes (grooves) incised into the surface.
• knurl A lined or crossgrained pattern of ridges or indentations rolled or pressed into a part for grip.

fluting — full definition

1. noun A pattern of parallel grooves, usually vertical, cut into a surface for decoration.
2. noun The process of cutting such grooves into a surface.
3. noun A sound similar to that of a flute.
4. noun A small, rounded pleat used to trim a piece of clothing.

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