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Vocabulary Entry
flume
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A flume is a narrow channel or conduit for water, often man-made, that is used for conveying water or waste.
Example Sentences
"The old flume now serves as a historical landmark in the town."
"Water flowed swiftly through the flume, making it ideal for transporting logs."
"We decided to hike along the flume’s path to enjoy the scenic views."
V
verb
To flume means to convey water through a flume.
Example Sentences
"They plan to flume the river's excess water during the spring melt."
"The engineers will flume the irrigation system to improve efficiency."
"We witnessed the team flume the channels to redirect water effectively."