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flue

Pronunciation: /fluː/

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Definition of flue

noun

  • a duct for smoke and waste gases produced by a fire, a gas heater, a power station, or other fuel-burning installation.
  • a channel for conveying heat.

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting the mouthpiece of a hunting horn): of unknown origin. Current senses date from the late 16th century

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