scanalatura — meaning in English

English meaning

• flute noun A woodwind instrument played by blowing air across a hole, producing sound through a long tube.
• groove noun A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
• slot noun A narrow opening or groove designed to fit something into, or an assigned place in a schedule or sequence.

Senses

scanalatura is used for these senses in English:

• coulisse A piece of timber having a groove in which something glides.
• 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.
• groove A long, narrow channel or depression; e.g., such a slot cut into a hard material to provide a location for an engineering component, a tire groove, or a geological channel or depression.
• slot A narrow depression, perforation, or aperture; especially, one for the reception of a piece fitting or sliding into it.

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.

groove — full definition

1. noun A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
2. noun A strong, enjoyable rhythm in music.
3. verb To dance or move enjoyably to rhythmic music.

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