Fluter vs. Flutter

Fluter vs. Flutter — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Fluter and Flutter

Fluternoun

Someone who plays a flute.

Flutterverb

(intransitive) To flap or wave quickly but irregularly.

flags fluttering in the wind

Fluternoun

One who makes grooves or flutings.

Flutterverb

(intransitive, of a winged animal) To flap the wings without flying; to fly with a light flapping of the wings.

Flutterverb

(transitive) To cause something to flap.

A bird flutters its wings.

Flutterverb

(transitive) To drive into disorder; to throw into confusion.

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Flutternoun

The act of fluttering; quick and irregular motion.

the flutter of a fan

Flutternoun

A state of agitation.

Flutternoun

An abnormal rapid pulsation of the heart.

Flutternoun

(British) A small bet or risky investment.

Flutternoun

The rapid variation of signal parameters, such as amplitude, phase, and frequency.

Flutternoun

the act of moving back and forth

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Flutternoun

abnormally rapid beating of the auricles of the heart (especially in a regular rhythm); can result in heart block

Flutternoun

a disorderly outburst or tumult;

they were amazed by the furious disturbance they had caused

Flutternoun

the motion made by flapping up and down

Flutterverb

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

Flutterverb

move back and forth very rapidly;

the candle flickered

Flutterverb

beat rapidly;

His heart palpitated

Flutterverb

wink briefly;

bat one's eyelids