stria — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
stria is used for these senses in English:
- 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.
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.
groove — full definition
- noun A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
- noun A strong, enjoyable rhythm in music.
- verb To dance or move enjoyably to rhythmic music.