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. [1913 Webster]