Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

flume

noun

/fluːm/

Definition

A flume is a narrow, artificial channel or conduit for water, typically used to direct the flow of water in a controlled manner.

Examples

They built a flume to guide the river water to their fields.
The old wooden flume was still in use for transporting logs down the mountain.
During the hike, we crossed a flume that carried water from the lake to the valley.

Meaning

The term ‘flume’ often refers to a structure designed to carry water from one place to another, usually for purposes such as irrigation, water power, or transporting logs.