FLUME

Flume

A flume is man-made channel for water, in the form of an open declined gravity chute whose walls are raised above the surrounding terrain, in contrast to a trench or ditch. Flumes lead water from a diversion dam or weir to their desired location.

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flume

Noun

  1. A ravine or gorge, usually one with water running through.
  2. An open channel or trough used to direct or divert liquids.


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