noun
- plural of flue; ducts or passages for smoke, gas, or air in a chimney or heating system
Examples
- The chimney sweep cleaned all the flues in the old house.
- Blocked flues can cause dangerous carbon monoxide buildup.
- The heating system has multiple flues to vent exhaust gases.
- Regular inspection of flues is important for home safety.
- The contractor installed new flues for the furnace.
- Ice can sometimes block outdoor flues in winter.