Flume vs. Flue

Flume vs. Flue — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Flume and Flue

Flumenoun

A ravine or gorge, usually one with water running through.

Fluenoun

A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).

Flumenoun

An open channel or trough used to direct or divert liquids.

Fluenoun

An enclosed passageway in which to direct air or other gaseous current along.

Flumenoun

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

Fluenoun

A woolly or downy substance; down, nap; a piece of this.

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Flumenoun

watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs

Fluenoun

In an organ flue pipe, the opening between the lower lip and the languet.

Fluenoun

flat blade-like projection on the arm of an anchor

Fluenoun

organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip

Fluenoun

a conduit to carry off smoke