Fluting
7 lettersnounmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
A series of shallow concave grooves running vertically along the shaft of a column or pillar, used as architectural decoration.
“The classical columns were adorned with delicate fluting that cast fine shadows in the afternoon light.”
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flut·ing
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UI vowel pair then ING, FL start with uncommon UTI inner pattern
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F and G add moderate value, an architectural term useful in specialist Scrabble play
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