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flue

1 of 1noun
/flu/
Forms:flues
1

a conduit to carry off smoke

2

a narrow air channel in a wind instrument connected to the lip

  • The musician carefully cleaned the flue of his flute to maintain its sound quality.
  • She noticed a blockage in the flue of her recorder, which affected the tone.
  • The craftsman carefully shaped the flue to ensure the flute had a clear, resonant tone.
  • The design of the flue plays a crucial role in producing the instrument's distinct sound.
  • They will demonstrate how air flows through the flue to create music during the workshop.
3

flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor

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