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flume

US/fluːm/ uncommon

noun

1.

a narrow gorge with a stream running through it

Synonyms
2.

watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs

Origin

From Middle English flum, from Old French flum, flun, from Latin flumen, from fluere (“to flow”).

Phrases

  • log flume
  • up the flume

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