Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

duct

noun

/dʌkt/

Definition

A tube or channel that carries fluids or air, often used in the context of building infrastructure or biological systems.

Examples

The air duct in the ceiling helps to circulate warm air throughout the room.
In biology, tears travel through the tear duct from the eyes to the nasal cavity.
The electrician installed a duct for the new heating system.

Meaning

In a broader sense, ‘duct’ refers to any conduit or passageway through which substances flow, including air in ventilation systems or bodily fluids in living organisms.