noun
flume
Flume (noun) means a ravine or gorge, usually one with water running through.
noun
1
A ravine or gorge, usually one with water running through.
2
An open channel or trough used to direct or divert liquids, especially to carry materials (logs, mined material, etc) or people (as a water slide), especially (but not always) one where the walls are raised above the surrounding terrain rather than recessed like a ditch.
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What is the meaning of flume?
"flume" (noun) means a ravine or gorge, usually one with water running through.
What are the different meanings of flume?
"flume" has 2 main meanings: 1. A ravine or gorge, usually one with water running through; 2. An open channel or trough used to direct or divert liquids, especially to carry materials (logs, mined material, etc) or people (as a water slide), especially (but not always) one where the walls are raised above the surrounding terrain rather than recessed like a ditch.