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Flume
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Simple meaning
What does Flume mean?
A narrow water channel.
Dictionary definition
A narrow channel that carries water, often for a mill, logging, irrigation, or amusement ride.
Example sentences
Flume in a sentence
easy
Water rushed through the flume.
medium
The park ride splashed down the flume.
hard
A flume guides moving water through a controlled channel.
Synonyms
Words like Flume
water channelA path that carries water.
waterRelated word that supports the meaning of flume.
Antonyms
Opposite words
dry roadA path for travel without water.
opposite ideaA contrasting idea to flume, depending on context.
Word family
Flume word family
Base word
flume
noun
flumes
More than one flume.
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Practice 1
What does flume mean?
Flume means a narrow water channel.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to flume?
Water Channel is close in meaning to flume in the right context.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of flume?
Dry Road contrasts with flume.
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