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Definition of duct - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
conveyancetube or channel for conveying substances
- The air ducts in the building need cleaning..
2.
medicalTECH. bodily tube conveying secretions or excretionsTECH.
- Tears are drained through the tear duct.
3.
electricityTECH. channel for electric cables or wiresTECH.
- The cables run through a duct in the wall.
4.
plantTECH. tubular cavity in plants for substancesTECH.
- The plant's resin is stored in a duct.
5.
printingTECH. the ink reservoir in a printing pressTECH.
- The printer refilled the duct with ink.
Images of duct
tube or channel for conveying substances 
channel for electric cables or wires 
the ink reservoir in a printing press
Expressions with duct
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improvised solution that is not durable
The software patch was a duct tape solution until a proper update was released.
versatile tape for joining or covering
She used duct tape to join the cardboard pieces.
drainage channel moving tears from the orbit into the nasal cavity
A blockage in the tear duct can cause constant watering.
hollow passage that carries air in a building ventilation system
Dust had built up inside the ventilation duct above the office ceiling.
duct formed by hepatic and cystic ducts
The bile duct opens into the duodenum.
passage for air in HVAC systems
The air duct needs cleaning to improve air quality.
tube in mammals that carries milk from mammary glands to nipples
During lactation, the milk ducts are essential for transporting milk..
tube in the pancreas that carries digestive juices to the bile duct
The pancreatic duct carries enzymes to the intestine.
main lymph duct running from abdomen to base of neck
The thoracic duct carries lymph to the bloodstream.
tube carrying semen through prostate, formed by vas deferens
The doctor examined the patient's ejaculatory duct.
channel that carries air or fluid away from a system
The outlet duct must be insulated to prevent heat loss.
spiral canal in cochlea containing the organ of Corti
The cochlear duct is essential for hearing.
tube in kidneys that collects urine from nephrons
The collecting duct plays a crucial role in the concentration of urine.
tube carrying bile from liver and gallbladder to small intestine
The doctor examined the common bile duct for blockages.
short duct connecting gallbladder to common bile duct
The surgeon examined the cystic duct for blockages.
duct or channel that carries fluid away from equipment outlet
The technician inspected the discharge duct for leaks.
hollow structure in a ship's bottom for pipes or cables
The engineers inspected the duct keel for any signs of damage.
tube conveying secretions lined with epithelial cells
Doctors examined the epithelial duct for any blockages.
duct carrying bile from liver to common bile duct
The surgeon examined the hepatic duct for blockages.
tube that carries tears from the eye to the nose
The lacrimal duct can become blocked, causing watery eyes..
duct carrying tears from lacrimal sac to nasal cavity
A blocked nasolacrimal duct may require surgical intervention.
fibrous tube in the neck from thyroid gland to tongue
The thyroglossal duct sometimes forms cysts in the neck.
tube connecting yolk sac to embryo's midgut
The vitelline duct is crucial in early embryonic development.
paired organ in embryos developing into male reproductive structures
The Wolffian duct is crucial in male embryo development.
Origin of duct
Latin, ducere (to lead)
Terms with duct included in their meaning
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function
gland secreting perspiration through a duct
medical
relating to bile or the bile duct
medical
gland secreting substances through a duct
circulatory system
duct transporting lymph to venous blood circulation
circulation
duct moving lymph into venous blood
construction
duct or vent that carries indoor air back to equipment
medical
abnormal narrowing of a canal or duct in the body
medical
duct carrying sperm from epididymis to ejaculatory duct
reproductive system
duct conveying spermatozoa from epididymis to urethra
mining
duct or tunnel in a mine for air circulation
electricity
duct or tube for electrical cables
construction
duct providing ventilation in structures
ophthalmology
dilated end of lacrimal duct at nasal end
biology
duct or stream carrying substances away
ventilation
duct for air or other gas
construction
vent or duct where room air flows back to HVAC equipment
aircraft feature
opening or duct that captures air on an aircraft
medical
dilated end of a duct or canal
medical
related to a small bodily channel or duct
medical
relating to bile duct cells
medical
related to the common bile duct
medical
cyst in the bile duct causing blockage
medical
surgical connection of bile duct to duodenum
medical
presence of gallstones in the common bile duct
Examples of duct in a sentence
The duct was blocked by debris. The bile duct is crucial for digestion. Saliva travels through a duct in the mouth. The duct was hidden behind the ceiling tiles. Technicians inspected the duct for any damage. Nutrients are transported through the plant's duct system.
The duct in the stem helps in the secretion of oils. The duct was cleaned to ensure smooth printing. Technicians checked the duct for any blockages.
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- French:conduit, canal, ...
- German:Kanal, Gang, ...
- Italian:condotto, dotto, ...
- Spanish:tubo, ducto, ...
- Portuguese:conduta, canal, ...
- Chinese:管道, 导管, ...
- Japanese:ダクト, 導管, ...
- Arabic:قَنَاة, مَمَرّ كَهْرَبائي, ...
- Hebrew:תְּעָלָה, תְּעָלַת חַשְׁמַל, ...
- Russian:канал, проток, ...
- Ukrainian:канал, протока, ...
- Hindi:वाहिनी, डक्ट, ...
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