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Riffelung — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • fluting noun A decoration consisting of parallel, normally vertical, flutes (grooves) incised into the surface.

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 decoration consisting of parallel, normally vertical, flutes (grooves) incised into the surface.
  2. noun The act of making such grooves.
  3. noun A flute-like sound.
  4. noun A fluted pleat; a small, rounded or pressed pleat used as trimming on a garment.

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