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flue

/fluː/

/flu/

fluenoun

flues

/fluː/

/flu/

Translations

The chimney flue needs to be cleaned before winter.

Дымоход нужно почистить перед зимой.

Additional translations

вентиляционный канал

Definitions

A duct, pipe, or opening in a chimney for conveying exhaust gases from a fireplace, furnace, or boiler to the outside air.

The chimney sweep cleaned the flue to ensure that smoke could escape properly.

Soft, light, fluffy matter such as lint, down, or feathers.

His coat was covered in dust and flue after he cleaned the attic.

Synonyms

flueadjective

/fluː/

Used attributively to qualify nouns relating to a chimney flue or the gases it conveys.

Definitions

Relating to, originating from, or designed for a flue or its exhaust gases.

Flue gas temperatures must be monitored to prevent heat loss.