Found 2 items, similar to Flume.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: flume
flume
n 1: a narrow gorge with a stream running through it [syn:
gulch]
2: watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled
with water for power or for carrying logs
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Flume
Flume
\Flume\ (f;[=u]m), n. [Cf. OE. flum river, OF, flum, fr.
L. flumen, fr. fluere to flow. [root]84. See
Fluent.]
A stream; especially, a passage channel, or conduit for the
water that drives a mill wheel; or an artifical channel of
water for hydraulic or placer mining; also, a chute for
conveying logs or lumber down a declivity.
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