Definition

A structure made to guide water, often built from wood, used when natural channels are not suitable.

Example

The engineers designed a fluming system to manage the water flow in the area.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a fluming in real life?

No, I haven’t! What is it exactly?

It's basically an artificial channel used to guide water, often made of wood.

That sounds interesting! I’d love to see one sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fluming originates from the word 'flume' (from Old French *flum*, meaning a channel or stream) combined with the suffix '-ing' (indicating the action or process of). The term 'fluming' refers to the action of conveying water or other materials through a flume or channel.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'flume' as a channel for water, and remember that 'fluming' means the action of moving something through that channel.

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