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    Flue

    /fluː/

    Meaning & Definition

    noun
    A duct, pipe, or channel for conveying exhaust gases from an appliance to the outside atmosphere.
    The chimney's flue was blocked, causing smoke to fill the living room.
    A tube or passage in a chimney, furnace, or other structure that directs smoke or gases.
    The flue must be cleaned regularly to ensure proper ventilation.
    A pipe for conveying hot air or smoke to a chimney.
    To maintain efficiency, the flue needs to be inspected annually.

    Etymology

    Middle English 'flue', from Old French 'flue', a variant of 'flus', meaning 'to flow'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    clean the flue:
    To remove blockages or soot from a flue.
    flue gas:
    The gas produced from combustion that exits through the flue.
    flue liner:
    A lining that protects the walls of a flue.

    Related Words

    chimney
    A vertical structure that provides a passage for smoke and gases to escape.
    ventilator
    A device or opening that allows air to circulate.
    exhaust
    Gases expelled from an engine or other machine.

    Slang Meanings

    In slang, 'flue' can refer to a situation that's going awry.
    If things keep going like this, we're in a complete flue.