fluting

fluting

a design or decoration of flutes on a column, pilaster, etc.

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Fluting

The hollows or parallel channels cut vertically on the shaft of columns, pilasters and piers, separated by a sharp edge or arris, or by a small fillet.

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fluting

[′flüd·iŋ]

(mechanical engineering)

A machining operation whereby flutes are formed parallel to the main axis of cylindrical or conical parts.

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fluting

fluting

A series of flutes, as on a column.

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