fluted

adjective

flut·​ed ˈflü-təd How to pronounce fluted (audio)
: having or marked by grooves

Examples of fluted in a Sentence

The mansion has six fluted columns across the porch.
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Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of fluted was in 1611

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“Fluted.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fluted. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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