Thesaurus results for FLUE

flue

noun

Definition of flue

as in chimney

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Recent Examples of flue Fireplace dampers are movable metal or ceramic plates inside the chimney flue (often right above the firebox), designed to control airflow in and out of the chimney. — Kamron Sanders, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026 Use only chimneys and flues that have been cleaned and inspected annually. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 6 Feb. 2026 Close fireplace flues when not in use and follow gas fireplace guidelines. — Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 17 Jan. 2026 Because ethanol burns cleanly, producing only water vapor and a small amount of carbon dioxide, these fireplaces are ventless and require no chimney or flue. — Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 30 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flue

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flue

Noun

Throughout the day, many members dropped by the church where only debris and the chimney were left, Strickland said.

— Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 14 Oct. 2026
Always use window screens and chimney caps, and install draft-guards beneath attic doors.

— Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of chimney

Noun

The company has not provided temperature measurements, power consumption figures or details about the cooling ducts.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 13 Oct. 2026
In 2022, large amounts of asbestos were found in the air ducts of the museum’s Van der Steur and Bodon buildings, as well as behind the wood paneling in the Van der Steur building.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of duct

Noun

The mollusks can form dense colonies that clog pipes, obstruct water flow and foul boat motors.

— Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 23 Oct. 2026
Prolonged pump stoppages could lead to a disastrous local scenario of ruptured water supply, district heating, and sewage pipes, even if electricity remains available elsewhere in the country.

— Tatiana Mitrova, Foreign Affairs, 23 Oct. 2026