n. 1. A narrow gorge, usually with a stream flowing through it. 2. An open artificial channel or chute carrying a stream of water, as for furnishing power or conveying logs. 3. A very small swimming pool designed with a propeller or pump to generate a current, allowing a swimmer to swim in place. [Middle English flum, river, from Old French, from Latin flūmen, from fluere, to flow; see bhleu- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] |
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