Associations to the word «Flue»

Wiktionary

FLUE, noun. A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).
FLUE, noun. An enclosed passageway in which to direct air or other gaseous current along.
FLUE, noun. (obsolete) (countable and uncountable) A woolly or downy substance; down, nap; a piece of this.
FLUE, noun. In an organ flue pipe, the opening between the lower lip and the languet.
FLUE GAS, noun. A technical term for the gaseous combustion product ("smoke") that comes out of a stove or a furnace.
FLUE PIPE, noun. An organ pipe that produces sound through the vibration of air molecules, contrasted with reed pipe.
FLUE PIPES, noun. Plural of flue pipe

Dictionary definition

FLUE, noun. Flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor.
FLUE, noun. Organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip.
FLUE, noun. A conduit to carry off smoke.

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