flume (Meaning)
flume (n)
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs
flume (n.)
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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of flume
flume Sentence Examples
- The amusement park's water flume sent thrill-seekers spiraling down a steep incline.
- The construction crew designed a flume to divert water from the overflowing river.
- Salmon used the narrow flume as a passage to reach their spawning grounds upstream.
- The flume in the mining operation carried ore from the high hills to the processing plant.
- The flume's smooth surface allowed researchers to study the dynamics of water flow.
- The botanical garden's flume showcased various aquatic plants, creating a serene oasis.
- The sewage flume redirected wastewater from residential areas to the treatment facility.
- The flume ride at the county fair offered a thrilling and refreshing experience on a hot summer day.
- The hydroelectric dam relied on a large flume to channel water towards its turbines.
- The flume in the aquarium provided a habitat for a diverse array of marine life, from sharks to jellyfish.
FAQs About the word flume
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it, watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logsA stream;
ravine,canyon, gorge, crevice, gulch, col, gill, saddle, couloir, trench
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The amusement park's water flume sent thrill-seekers spiraling down a steep incline.
The construction crew designed a flume to divert water from the overflowing river.
Salmon used the narrow flume as a passage to reach their spawning grounds upstream.
The flume in the mining operation carried ore from the high hills to the processing plant.
