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flute

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈflaw.tɐ/flau·ta

Definitions

2
1

A wind instrument made from a tube with holes that are stopped by the fingers or keys, played by blowing across a hole near one end.

Usage examples

The sound of the flute filled the concert hall.
He practiced the flute for an hour every day.

Common combinations

bamboo fluteflute soloplay the flute
2

A long, thin, crusty bread roll, typical in Portugal.

Usage examples

He had a flute roll with cheese for a snack.
The bakery sells fresh flutes every morning.

Common combinations

crusty flutePortuguese fluteflute bread