flume
nounUK /fluːm/
US /fluːm/
A flume is a long, narrow channel that carries water.
The old wooden flume brought water from the river to the farm.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A deep, narrow gorge with a stream running through it.
We hiked along the flume where the river cut through the rocks.
3. A large artificial channel used to carry water for power or logging.
Logs shot down the flume toward the sawmill.
4. A water slide or chute at a swimming pool or amusement park.
The kids raced each other down the twisting flume.