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

In winter, the houses were heated with coal, and the smoke from every chimney stayed in the air.

— Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 8 Nov. 2026
The exterior of the chimney is constructed using New England granite stones laid by an expert mason.

— Tim Carter, Hartford Courant, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of chimney

Noun

The painting is one of dozens Monet made painted during trips to London, showing a foggy view of a bridge across the River Thames in London, with smokestacks in the background.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
For her documentary, Khosla aimed to follow a tree from high country to factory smokestack.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of smokestack

Noun

Once airborne, wind passes through a duct in the structure and drives turbines that generate electricity.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
However, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that both surgeries could affect the nerves and ducts, therefore impacting milk production.

— Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of duct

Noun

Originally designed to help farmers join wire on their fences, Gripple now makes devices for a multitude of industries with a focus on installing pipes and ductwork.

— Jane Miller, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
Many of the original fixtures, including pipes and shelving, were deteriorating, and the kitchen wasn’t accessible for Magee, who uses a wheelchair following a serious stroke in 2024.

— Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2026