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flue stop

American  

noun

  1. a rank of flue pipes in an organ.

flue stop British  

noun

  1. an organ stop controlling a set of flue pipes

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Etymology

Origin of flue stop

First recorded in 1850–55

Example Sentences

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Cavaill�-Coll subsequently utilized slightly increased pressures for the trebles of his flue stops as well as for his larger reeds.

From Project Gutenberg

He was the first to show that reeds could be made really beautiful and fit for use without help from flue stops.

From Project Gutenberg

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