1
: a bodily tube or vessel especially when carrying the secretion of a gland
2
a
: a pipe, tube, or channel that conveys a substance
b
: a pipe or tubular runway for carrying an electric power line, telephone cables, or other conductors
3
: a tube or elongated cavity (such as a xylem vessel) in plant tissue
4
: a layer (as in the atmosphere or the ocean) which occurs under usually abnormal conditions and in which radio or sound waves are confined to a restricted path
ducted; ducting; ducts
1
: to enclose in a duct
2
: to convey (something, such as a gas) through a duct
also
: to propagate (something, such as radio waves) through a duct
Synonyms
Examples of duct in a Sentence
Noun
air ducts to provide ventilation
Recent Examples on the Web
Kate Lloyd, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2024
The material used in the ducts, such as metal or flexible ductwork, can weaken with age and usage.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The condition, also known as DCIS, is the presence of abnormal cells inside the milk duct of a breast and is the earliest form of breast cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Even if Jenny lived long enough, cystic fibrosis often causes fertility issues—in many women, thickened cervical mucus is thought to prevent pregnancy, and in almost all men, sperm ducts never develop because of blockages that occur in utero.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2024
The gel, which recently went through a small Phase 1 clinical trial with encouraging results, is inserted into the sperm duct, physically blocking sperm from coming out.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
During a four-hour procedure earlier this month, surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital connected the pig kidney's blood vessels and ureter -- the duct that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder -- with those of 62-year-old Richard Slayman, a man living with end-stage kidney disease.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Clean the vent duct behind your dryer using a vacuum cleaner hose.
—USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
The Al-Shifa tunnel was discovered by following ducts that ran underground from air-conditioning units that were powered by the hospital’s electricity supply and mounted on one of its buildings, officials said.
—Matthew Rosenberg, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
The board approved the purchase of items needed for educating during the coronavirus, including $200,000 for HVAC ultraviolet disinfectant emitters for A /C units and duct microbial control and $150,000 for COVID-19 testing that provides results in about 24-36 hours.
—Savannah Mehrtens, Houston Chronicle, 12 Aug. 2020
Fire crews accessed the roof and found a fire in the hood and duct system coming from the kitchen.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2022
Cellphone videos taken by other passengers show onboard fights, flight attendants being assaulted, other passengers being punched, offenders often duct taped to their seats and law enforcement escorting passengers off planes.
—Peter Greenberg, CBS News, 23 Sep. 2022
Participants were able to receive roof repairs, duct cleanings, mold remediation and other large repairs.
—jsonline.com, 1 Sep. 2022
The NASCAR Research and Development team designed, and printed using a Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D printer, an underside NACA duct for engine cooling for the cars.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 1 June 2022
Her 53-year-old son, Bart, had been left bound and duct taped to his wheelchair with garbage over his face.
—Harriet Sokmensuer, PEOPLE.com, 13 Dec. 2021
Jaron Johnson also duct taped her hands behind her, according to the affidavit.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, chicagotribune.com, 23 Nov. 2021
Noun
Sacks of fat and glands and ducts that add up to something far greater than the sum of their parts.
—Kate Lloyd, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2024
The material used in the ducts, such as metal or flexible ductwork, can weaken with age and usage.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 2 Apr. 2024
The condition, also known as DCIS, is the presence of abnormal cells inside the milk duct of a breast and is the earliest form of breast cancer, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2024
Even if Jenny lived long enough, cystic fibrosis often causes fertility issues—in many women, thickened cervical mucus is thought to prevent pregnancy, and in almost all men, sperm ducts never develop because of blockages that occur in utero.
—Sarah Zhang, The Atlantic, 7 Mar. 2024
The gel, which recently went through a small Phase 1 clinical trial with encouraging results, is inserted into the sperm duct, physically blocking sperm from coming out.
—Scott Lafee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Feb. 2024
During a four-hour procedure earlier this month, surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital connected the pig kidney's blood vessels and ureter -- the duct that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder -- with those of 62-year-old Richard Slayman, a man living with end-stage kidney disease.
—Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 21 Mar. 2024
Clean the vent duct behind your dryer using a vacuum cleaner hose.
—USA TODAY, 17 Mar. 2024
The Al-Shifa tunnel was discovered by following ducts that ran underground from air-conditioning units that were powered by the hospital’s electricity supply and mounted on one of its buildings, officials said.
—Matthew Rosenberg, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2024
Verb
Duct size and compatibility: Matching the exhaust fan's duct size and type with your existing ductwork or ventilation system can reduce the need for additional ductwork modifications or adapters.
—Kaitlyn McInnis, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Apr. 2023
The board approved the purchase of items needed for educating during the coronavirus, including $200,000 for HVAC ultraviolet disinfectant emitters for A /C units and duct microbial control and $150,000 for COVID-19 testing that provides results in about 24-36 hours.
—Savannah Mehrtens, Houston Chronicle, 12 Aug. 2020
Fire crews accessed the roof and found a fire in the hood and duct system coming from the kitchen.
—Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 12 Dec. 2022
Cellphone videos taken by other passengers show onboard fights, flight attendants being assaulted, other passengers being punched, offenders often duct taped to their seats and law enforcement escorting passengers off planes.
—Peter Greenberg, CBS News, 23 Sep. 2022
Participants were able to receive roof repairs, duct cleanings, mold remediation and other large repairs.
—jsonline.com, 1 Sep. 2022
The NASCAR Research and Development team designed, and printed using a Stratasys Fortus 450mc 3D printer, an underside NACA duct for engine cooling for the cars.
—Greg Engle, Forbes, 1 June 2022
Her 53-year-old son, Bart, had been left bound and duct taped to his wheelchair with garbage over his face.
—Harriet Sokmensuer, PEOPLE.com, 13 Dec. 2021
Jaron Johnson also duct taped her hands behind her, according to the affidavit.
—Meredith Colias-Pete, chicagotribune.com, 23 Nov. 2021
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noun
: a bodily tube or vessel especially when carrying the secretion of a gland
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