duct
word
Definition
A duct is a tube or channel that carries air, liquid, or other substances from one place to another, often used in buildings for ventilation or in the body for biological fluids.
Usage & Nuances
'Duct' is technical or semi-technical, used mostly in engineering (air ducts, heating ducts) or biology (tear duct, bile duct). It's rarely used in everyday speech but common in professional contexts. Different from 'pipe' (usually for water/gas) and 'tube' (more general).
Example Sentences
The doctor checked her tear duct.
basic
The air travels through the duct in the ceiling.
basic
Dust collects inside the heating duct.
basic
The repairman said there’s a leak in the main duct.
natural
If you hear rattling, it’s probably coming from the air duct.
natural
Some buildings have miles of duct work hidden behind the walls.
natural