FLUME


Meaning of FLUME in English

[ flu:m ]

■ noun

1》 an artificial channel conveying water, typically used for transporting logs.

2》 a water slide or chute at a swimming pool or amusement park.

Origin

ME (denoting a river or stream): from OFr. flum , from L. ~n 'river', from fluere 'to flow'.

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