flute

US /fluːt/
UK /fluːt/
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a wind instrument consisting of a tube with a row of finger holes or keys, usually played by blowing across a hole near one end.

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She played a beautiful melody on her wooden flute.
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The orchestra featured a solo performance on the flute.
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pipewhistle
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a tall, narrow wine glass, typically for champagne.

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We toasted with champagne in elegant flutes.
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The waiter poured the sparkling wine into the tall flutes.
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to play a flute or produce a sound like a flute.

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The bird began to flute a sweet song from the branch.
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He learned to flute traditional Irish tunes.
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