Thesaurus results for FLUTE

flute

verb

Definition of flute

as in to bevel

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Recent Examples of flute Due to its design, fluted (or ribbed) drinkware is perfect for entertaining and looks beautiful on any table. — Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026 The classic quiche pan is metal, its rim straight-sided and fluted, with a removable bottom. — Georgeanne Brennan, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 After a hard pivot to flute, the jazz seeker has once again returned to his primary instrument. — Reed Jackson, SPIN, 9 Mar. 2026 In a press release, Shabaka spoke about the D’Angelo record, as well as his own pivot from clarinet and saxophone to flute, as debuted on his last LP, 2024’s Perceive Its Beauty, Acknowledge Its Grace. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 15 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flute

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It is made of durable, lightweight foam and features a nonslip surface and beveled edges to provide a solid grip.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2026
To style at home, Ballance says to blow dry straight down without a brush to start, finish with medium round brush to bevel the ends.

— Nicole Catanese, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026

Definition of bevel

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Minnesota filed a lawsuit over most of the money that remains pending.

— Luke Fountain, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
The lawsuit, which was filed by Parton’s longtime manager Danny Nozell, accused Seaver of threatening violence and vowing to destroy the music icon’s legacy.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of file

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Every edge is chamfered through CNC machining to help prevent scratches inside the pocket, which often happens with cheap keychains.

— Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 25 May 2026
At the top, three corners are chamfered and the fourth is a roof terrace, almost as if a smaller white building were levitating above the base.

— Justin Davidson, Curbed, 18 Feb. 2026

Definition of chamfer

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The last few slides show more of the peaceful surroundings the pair got to soak in together during their trip, including the stars shining brightly on a clear night, followed by cows grazing in an open field.

— Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Underneath a Blossom-style hat, the model wears a set of enormous mismatched silver earrings that graze the shoulders of her sharp black blazer.

— Julia Hobbs, Vogue, 18 Sep. 2026

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