HyperDic: flume

English > 2 senses of the word flume:
NOUNobjectflume, gulcha narrow gorge with a stream running through it
artifactflumewatercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs
flume > pronunciation
Soundsfluw'm
Rhymesabloom ... zoom: 56 rhymes with uwm...
English > flume: 2 senses > noun 1, object
MeaningA narrow gorge with a stream running through it.
Synonymgulch
BroadergorgeA deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
English > flume: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
Meaningwatercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs.
Broaderwatercourse, waterwayA conduit through which water flows

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