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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