flue Sentence Examples
- The fireplace flue was blocked, preventing smoke from escaping.
- The chimney flue needed cleaning to improve airflow.
- The exhaust flue of the car engine carried harmful gases away.
- The faulty furnace flue caused a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
- The old house had a leaky flue, allowing cold air to enter the rooms.
- Proper ventilation was ensured by the efficient flue system in the building.
- The factory flue emitted thick black smoke, polluting the surrounding air.
- The gas fireplace's flue was inspected regularly for safety.
- A strong wind blew down the flue, causing pieces of brick to fall on the roof.
- The flue pipe of the water heater was connected securely to prevent backdrafting.
flue Meaning
flue (n)
flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip
a conduit to carry off smoke
flue (n.)
An inclosed passage way for establishing and directing a current of air, gases, etc.; an air passage
A compartment or division of a chimney for conveying flame and smoke to the outer air.
A passage way for conducting a current of fresh, foul, or heated air from one place to another.
A pipe or passage for conveying flame and hot gases through surrounding water in a boiler; -- distinguished from a tube which holds water and is surrounded by fire. Small flues are called fire tubes or simply tubes.
Light down, such as rises from cotton, fur, etc.; very fine lint or hair.
In an organ flue pipe, the opening between the lower lip and the languet.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flue
FAQs About the word flue
flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor, organ pipe whose tone is produced by air passing across the sharp edge of a fissure or lip, a conduit to carr
pipe, smokestack, duct,chimney,tube, conduit, trough, stovepipe, funnel, tile
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The fireplace flue was blocked, preventing smoke from escaping.
The chimney flue needed cleaning to improve airflow.
The exhaust flue of the car engine carried harmful gases away.
The faulty furnace flue caused a dangerous carbon monoxide leak.
