From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary EnglishRelated topics: Gas, coal, oilflueflue /fluː/ noun [countable]TPGa metalpipe or tube that lets smoke or heat from a fire out of a buildingExamples from the Corpusflue• However, the newer systems can be installed anywhere you can get a flue to the outsidewall.• To roastbirds, hang them from chimney by attaching them to a flue or a horizontalrod.• a chimney flue• Oilfurnaces need a metal flue, but are also easily installed.• You may prefercentral heating, and more controllable ventilation than permanently open flue.• If I close down the flue up the chimney, then less of the heat escapes up and out.• Once you are satisfied that the flue is in a usablecondition, you can turn your attention to the fireplace itself.• It's thought the flue may have become blocked.
