For Fluting we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Antiques, Architecture, Art, Glass, Interior Design and Metal.

Fluting (Antiques)

Parallel concave channels used as a decorating device. If the channels are convex, it's called reeding.

Fluting (Architecture)

Shallow, concave grooves running vertically on the shaft of a column, pilaster, or other surface

Fluting (Art)

Closely spaced parallel grooves, commonly used as embellishment for columns, MOLDINGS, PILASTERS, and other surfaces in architecture. An object decorated with fluting is described as fluted.

Fluting (Glass)

Cut or moulded relief ornamentation of a series of narrow or broad parallel concave flutes (as opposed to reeds or pillars, which are convex)

Fluting (Interior Design)

Vertical concave grooves on a column or pilaster

Fluting (Metal)

Kinking or breakage due to curving of metal strip on a radius so small, with relation to thickness, as to stretch the outer surface above its elastic limit. Not to be confused with the specific product, Fluted Tubes.

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