Fluting

Flut·ing

Fluting

n.
  1. 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.

Phrases & Compounds

Fluting iron
a laundry iron for fluting ruffles; -- called also Italian iron, or gaufering iron.
Fluting lathe
a machine for forming spiral flutes, as on balusters, table legs, etc.