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duct

Pronunciation: /dʌkt/
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Definition of duct

noun

  • 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.

verb

[with object]
  • convey through a duct:a ventilation system that must be ducted through the wall

Derivatives

ductal

adjective

Origin:

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

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