uittoränni

Finnish

noun
Definitions
  • (logging) timber slide water filled chute for moving timber past rapids and waterfalls
  • (logging, historical) log flume flume specifically constructed to transport lumber and logs down mountainous terrain by using flowing water

Etymology

Compound from Finnish uitto (log driving) + Finnish ränni (chute).

Origin

Finnish

ränni

Gloss

chute

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