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Meaning of duct
The primary meaning of the word "duct" is a tube or pipe, typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used to convey fluids, such as water or air, or to provide a passage for something.
Etymology of duct
The word "duct" comes from the Latin "ductus", which is the past participle of "ducere", meaning "to lead" or "to guide"
Historically, the word "duct" has been used to describe various types of tubes, pipes, and channels, including those used for conveying water, air, and other substances
Synonyms
conduit
pipe
tube
channel
passage
trench
groove
furrow
flume
canal
waterway
ditch
gutter
trough
tunnel
culvert
aqueduct
siphon
hose
main
ductwork
ducting
ventilation
airway
airflow
airflow passage
air duct
windpipe
trachea
bronchus
bronchiole
air passage
nasal passage
nostril
sinus
cavity
hollow
void
opening
aperture
orifice
outlet
inlet
vent
flue
chimney
ventpipe
downspout
leader
scupper
spout
spigot
faucet
valve
fitting
connector
coupling
adapter
elbow
tee
wye
nipple
pipefitting
tubing
hosepipe
pipework
plumbing
Definitions
- A tube or pipe, typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used to convey fluids, such as water or air, or to provide a passage for something
- A narrow tube or channel, especially one that conveys a fluid, such as a blood vessel or an airway
- A tube or pipe that forms part of a system, such as a heating or ventilation system
Usage Examples
- The air conditioning system uses a network of ducts to distribute cool air throughout the building
- The doctor inserted a tube into the patient's air duct to examine the lungs
- The plumber had to repair a leaky duct in the basement
Antonyms
blockage
obstruction
barrier
block
stop
closure
seal
plug
stopper
stoppage
clog
congestion
impedance
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
restriction
limitation
constraint
check
dam
weir
dike
levee
floodgate
gate
valve
lock
damper
muffler
silencer
suppressor
stifler
gag
muzzle
stop
halt
cessation
discontinuance
interruption
pause
break
hiatus
gap
void
emptiness
vacuum
hollow
cavity