Vocabulary Entry

flue

|noun • verb • noun

noun

A duct or passage for smoke and gases in a chimney or stove.

Example Sentences

"The chimney flue needed to be cleaned to prevent a fire."

"Smoke billowed out of the flue as the fire crackled."

"The flue was blocked, causing smoke to fill the room."

verb

Example Sentences

"The factory flues are designed to efficiently disperse exhaust fumes."

"During the test, the machine will flue the gas safely outside."

"They decided to flue the hot air out of the attic."

noun

Example Sentences

"He played a beautiful melody on his flue."

"The flue is a rare instrument in the orchestra."

"She admired the craftsmanship of the ancient flue."