The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Fluting \Flut"ing\, n.
Decoration by means of flutes or channels; a flute, or flutes
collectively; as, the fluting of a column or pilaster; the
fluting of a lady's ruffle.
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Fluting iron, a laundry iron for fluting ruffles; -- called
also Italian iron, or gaufering iron. --Knight.
Fluting lathe, a machine for forming spiral flutes, as on
balusters, table legs, etc.
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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Italian \I*tal"ian\, a. [Cf. F. italien, It. italiano. Cf.
Italic.]
Of or pertaining to Italy, or to its people or language.
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Italian cloth a light material of cotton and worsted; --
called also farmer's satin.
Italian iron, a heater for fluting frills.
Italian juice, Calabrian liquorice.
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