flue pipe

noun

1. an organ pipe having a flue.

flue pipe

noun

1. an organ pipe or tubular instrument of the flute family whose sound is produced by the passage of air across a sharp-edged fissure in the side. This sets in motion a vibrating air column within the pipe or instrument

Word History and Origins

Origin of flue pipe¹

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

In the Pedal department no reed or flue pipe can begin to compare with a Diaphone, either in attack or in volume of tone.

From Project Gutenberg

In all instances locate unit as near chimney flue as possible in order to avoid use of a long flue pipe.

From Project Gutenberg