fluting

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. [ 1913 Webster ]

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. [ 1913 Webster ]