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Word: Duct
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 17th century (in the sense ‘course’ or ‘direction’): from Latin ductus ‘leading, aqueduct’ from duct- ‘led’, from the verb ducere
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a tube or passageway in a building or machine for air, liquid, cables, etc.
Short Definition:passageway for air, cables, etc.
Examples:- leading the air through ducts in the floor
- ventilation ducts
Word: Duct
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
dʌkt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
convey through a duct
Short Definition:convey through duct
Examples:- a ventilation system that must be ducted through the wall
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