FLUE


Meaning of FLUE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈflü ]

noun

Etymology: origin unknown

Date: 1582

: an enclosed passageway for directing a current: as

a. : a channel in a chimney for conveying flame and smoke to the outer air

b. : a pipe for conveying flame and hot gases around or through water in a steam boiler

c. : an air channel leading to the lip of a wind instrument

d. : flue pipe

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