flume

flume  (flm)

n.

1. A narrow gorge, usually with a stream flowing through it.

2. An open artificial channel or chute carrying a stream of water, as for furnishing power or conveying logs.

3. A very small swimming pool designed with a propeller or pump to generate a current, allowing a swimmer to swim in place.

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[Middle English flum, river, from Old French, from Latin flmen, from fluere, to flow; see bhleu- in Indo-European roots.]

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flume [fluːm]

n

1. (Earth Sciences / Geological Science) a ravine through which a stream flows

2. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) a narrow artificial channel made for providing water for power, floating logs, etc.

3. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a slide in the form of a long and winding tube with a stream of water running through it that descends into a purpose-built pool

vb

(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Forestry) (tr) to transport (logs) in a flume

[from Old French flum, ultimately from Latin flūmen stream, from fluere to flow]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	flume - a narrow gorge with a stream running through it gulch gorge - a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it)
	2.	flume - watercourse that consists of an open artificial chute filled with water for power or for carrying logs waterway, watercourse - a conduit through which water flows

Translations

flume

n

(= ravine) → Klamm f

(= channel) → Kanal m

(in swimming pool) → schlauchförmige Wasserrutsche