Thesaurus results for DUCT

duct

noun

ˈdəkt

Definition of duct

as in pipe

a long hollow cylinder for carrying a substance (as a liquid or gas) air ducts to provide ventilation

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Recent Examples of duct Punctal plugs are tiny devices placed in the tear ducts to slow tear drainage. — Julie Scott, Verywell Health, 17 Sep. 2026 Then carefully pull it away from the wall and check the duct, clamps, and connections for gaps, tears, or loose sections. — Bianca Lambert, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 Cattelan duct-taped a banana to a wall, Hirst put a shark in a tank of formaldehyde, and Duchamp put a urinal in a gallery and signed with a fake name. — Lis Anderson, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026 Common construction materials such as drywall, brick, plaster, metal ducts, and concrete can absorb or reflect radio frequencies at varying rates. — K.h. Koehler, IndyStar, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for duct

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Noun

In other words, intruders overran the building to steal copper pipes.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
On the other hand, if the probability, p, is high that a particular pipe is open, θ(p) takes on a larger value.

— Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of pipe

Noun

That included the East-West Pipeline, the main conduit Saudi Arabia has used to circumvent Iranian and American closures of the Strait of Hormuz.

— Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Lady Kitty Spencer served as the conduit who accepted the award on behalf of the fashion house.

— Julia Teti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of conduit

Noun

Volcanologists could use the technology to map internal magma chambers and lava tubes to help predict eruptions.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Oct. 2026
Rent a bike from University Bikes or B-Cycle and ride the paved path, or just walk down and watch people tube, fish and wade in the creek itself.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of tube

Noun

Saudi Arabia does not have formal diplomatic ties with Israel, but the countries have long cooperated on security and intelligence matters through alternative channels.

— DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Machado did not immediately pursue the plan, the sources said, choosing instead to explore political and diplomatic channels.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

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