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flume

UK
/fluːm/
US
/flum/

Translations

flumenoun
flumes
pl
UK
/fluːm/
US
/flum/
ravinSurtout en contexte géographique/littéraire.
The hikers marveled at the beauty of the flume as they crossed the wooden bridge above it.
Les randonneurs admirèrent la beauté du ravin en traversant le pont de bois au-dessus.
goulotteEn technique, pour un canal ou une conduite artificielle.
The old flume was used to transport logs down the mountain to the mill.
L'ancienne goulotte servait à transporter les troncs de la montagne jusqu'à l'usine.
Additional translations
descentePour l'attraction de parc de loisirs.
chenalTerme plus général, selon le contexte technique.
gorgeVariante géographique plus générale.
Synonyms
gorge
conduit
waterway
trough
channel
flumeverb
flumed
Past Simple
flumed
Past Participle
fluming
Gerund
convoyerTechnique, pour transporter au moyen d'une goulotte.
The workers flumed the freshly cut timber down the mountain.
Les ouvriers convoyèrent le bois fraîchement coupé le long de la montagne.
Additional translations
glisserQuand l'objet se déplace dans une goulotte.
Synonyms
float
wash down
send down
chute
funnel
pipe
sluice
carry
transport
convey
channel
flumeadjective
UK
/fluːm/
US
/fluːm/
Attributive use of the noun when modifying another noun (e.g., "flume ride").
canaliséTerme technique, pour ce qui est lié à un flume.
The flume gate needed reinforcement after the heavy rains.
La vanne canalisée avait besoin d'être renforcée après les fortes pluies.

Definitions

flumenoun
A narrow gorge or ravine with a stream running through it.
The hikers marveled at the beauty of the flume as they crossed the wooden bridge above it.
An artificial channel or chute for conducting water, often used in logging or mining.
The old flume was used to transport logs down the mountain to the mill.
A water ride at an amusement park that simulates a log ride through a waterway.
The children were excited to ride the flume and get splashed by the water.
flumeverb
To transport or convey (logs, ore, etc.) by means of a flume.
The workers flumed the freshly cut timber down the mountain.
To move or be carried in a flume.
The logs flumed swiftly through the narrow chute.
flumeadjective
Relating to or used in a flume (an artificial water channel).
The flume gate needed reinforcement after the heavy rains.
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