flume

Meanings

• noun

  A water flume is a channel or conduit, typically open at the top and having sloping sides, used to transport water from one place to another.

  - "The flume transported water from the reservoir to the hydroelectric power plant."
  - "The hikers followed the mountain flume to reach the waterfall."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with flume
groom , room , plume

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Variants

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flume , flumes

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Etymology

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From Middle English flume, probably from Old French flume, a water trough or channel.

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Trivia

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1. The world's longest water flume is the 3.2-kilometer-long (2-mile-long) Wanjiangkou Water Flume in China.

2. The term 'flume' can also refer to a device used in mining to transport ore or debris.

3. The word 'flume' comes from the Old French word 'flume', meaning 'trough' or 'channel'.

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Related Concepts

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1. aqueduct: An aqueduct is a large, artificial water channel, often built to transport water over long distances.

2. hydroelectric power: Hydroelectric power is electricity generated from moving water.

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Culture

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The flume has been used extensively in water management systems, particularly in hilly or mountainous areas where gravity can be utilized to transport water. It has been used for irrigation, hydroelectric power generation, and firefighting.

How to Memorize "flume"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a long, sloping channel transporting water from one place to another.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'flume' with the image of a water channel or conduit.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the word 'flume' by associating it with the word 'water' and the image of a 'channel' or 'conduit'.

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