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flue

/fluː/ noun · British & US
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What does flue mean?

noun

A pipe for conveying smoke or fumes from a fire, furnace, or other source of heat, typically extending from the chimney to the room or building being heated.

Example

"The old house had a large flue that needed to be cleaned."

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