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duct

Pronunciation: /dʌkt/

Definition of duct

a tube or passageway in a building or machine for air, liquid, cables, etc.: leading the air through ducts in the floor ventilation ducts
(in the body) a vessel for conveying lymph or glandular secretions such as tears or bile.
(in a plant) a vessel for conveying water, sap, or air.

[with object]

convey through a duct:a ventilation system that must be ducted through the wall

Derivatives

mid 17th century (in the sense 'course' or 'direction'): from Latin ductus 'leading, aqueduct' from duct- 'led', from the verb ducere

Definition of duct in the US English dictionary

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