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Noun — A pipe or duct that carries smoke or hot gases away from a fire, furnace, or boiler.

How to use flue

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chimney flue flue pipe blocked flue

Etymology

Origin uncertain, first recorded in Middle English; possibly linked to an Old English word for "flow."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “flue” mean?

The word “flue” means a pipe or duct that carries smoke or hot gases away from a fire, furnace, or boiler. In plain terms, the pipe or channel that carries smoke and fumes safely out of a building.

How do you pronounce “flue”?

“Flue” is pronounced floo (/fluː/ in IPA).

How do you use “flue” in a sentence?

Here is “flue” used in a sentence: “A blocked chimney flue can cause smoke to fill the room.”

What part of speech is “flue”?

“Flue” is a noun.

Where does the word “flue” come from?

The word “flue” comes from Old English. Origin uncertain, first recorded in Middle English; possibly linked to an Old English word for "flow.".

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