Flume

usgb/fluːm/
noun

A man-made channel for water, like a slide or chute in an amusement park or inside a mill or factory.

We floated down a water flume at the amusement park.
Visual representation of "flume" - A man-made channel for water, like a slide or chute in an amusement park or inside a mill or factory.

Often appears as...

  • water flume
  • log flume
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Amusement Context

Often associated with fun, usually found in water parks or attractions.

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The kids love the log flume ride.
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Industrial Origin

Originally used for practical purposes like powering mills or moving water.

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The old mill still has a working flume.
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Not a Pool

A flume is not a pool; it's a channel for water to move through quickly.

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The water flume transports water from the river.
Visual representation of the word "Flume"

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