meaning of flue
1. An inclosed passage way for establishing and directing a current of air, gases, etc. ; an air passage
2. A compartment or division of a chimney for conveying flame and smoke to the outer air.
3. A passage way for conducting a current of fresh, foul, or heated air from one place to another.
4. A pipe or passage for conveying flame and hot gases through surrounding water in a boiler; -- distinguished from a tube which holds water and is surrounded by fire. Small flues are called fire tubes or simply tubes.
5. Light down, such as rises from cotton, fur, etc. ; very fine lint or hair.
6. a conduit to carry off smoke
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