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flue

/fluː/ /fljuː/

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noun

Abzugsrohr, Rauchfang

A pipe or duct that carries gaseous combustion products away from the point of combustion (such as a furnace).

Examples :

"The flue carried the smoke from the old furnace up to the roof. "

Der Rauchfang beförderte den Rauch vom alten Ofen zum Dach.

utility architecture building structure

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noun

Kaminzug, Rauchfang

An enclosed passageway in which to direct air or other gaseous current along.

Examples :

"The chimney's flue carried the smoke away from the house. "

Der Kaminzug führte den Rauch vom Haus weg.

architecture building part utility

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noun

Flaum, Daune

A woolly or downy substance; down, nap; a piece of this.

Examples :

"The sheep's fleece provided a soft, warm flue for the baby's blanket. "

Das Vlies des Schafes lieferte einen weichen, warmen Flaum für die Decke des Babys.

material substance

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noun

Öffnung, Windkanal

In an organ flue pipe, the opening between the lower lip and the languet.

Examples :

"The organist carefully adjusted the flue to get the desired tone from the pipe organ. "

Der Organist justierte sorgfältig die Öffnung, um den gewünschten Ton von der Orgelpfeife zu erhalten.

music organ part sound

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adjective

Flach, seicht

Examples :

"The artist preferred to paint on a flue surface, rather than a textured one. "

Der Künstler zog es vor, auf einer flachen Oberfläche zu malen, anstatt auf einer strukturierten.

appearance quality