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ducts

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //ˈdəkts// UK //dˈʌkts// ducts

n. tubes or pipes that carry things like air, liquid, or cables through a building or your body. You might see them on a ceiling or have them in your eyes to carry tears.

n. enclosed passages or conduits used for the conveyance of fluids, gases, or cables. In biological contexts, refers to tubes that transport secretions such as bile or tears.


SIMPLE

The air conditioning ducts need a professional cleaning.

CONTEXTUAL

Engineers installed large metal ducts throughout the warehouse to ensure proper ventilation for the workers.

COMPLEX

The architectural design intentionally leaves the ventilation ducts exposed, creating an industrial aesthetic that contrasts with the building's historical brickwork.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural when referring to a building's ventilation system or biological systems like tear ducts.

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