duct

[dʌkt]

duct Definition

• 1. a tube or pipe that carries liquid, air, or other substances
• 2. a narrow tube in the body for carrying a particular substance

Using duct: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "duct" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The ducts in our house need cleaning.

• Example

  The pancreas has a duct that secretes digestive enzymes.

• Example

  The air conditioning ducts need to be repaired.

duct Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for duct

• conduit
• channel
• pipe
• tube

Phrases with duct

• tear duct

  a small tube in the eye that carries tears from the lacrimal gland to the nasal cavity

  Example

  Her eyes were red and swollen from crying, and her tear ducts were blocked.

• duct tape

  a strong adhesive tape used for sealing and binding

  Example

  I used duct tape to fix the hole in my backpack.

• hepatic duct

  a duct in the liver that carries bile to the gallbladder and duodenum

  Example

  The obstruction of the hepatic duct can cause jaundice.

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Summary: duct in Brief

A 'duct' [dʌkt] is a tube or pipe that carries liquid, air, or other substances. It can also refer to a narrow tube in the body for carrying a particular substance. Examples include air conditioning ducts, tear ducts, and the hepatic duct in the liver. 'Duct' is synonymous with 'conduit,' 'channel,' 'pipe,' and 'tube.'