Synonyms for

Conduit

Verb / ˈkɑ:ndu:ɪt / / ˈkɑ:ndʒu:ɪt / / ˈkɑ:ndwɪt / Another word for conduit — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a channel or pipe for conveying water, gas, or liquid waste

Synonyms & similar words

pipeline channel duct tube hose cable conveyance channeling passage transmission transfer transport carrying flow stream course route path track direction

Synonyms by register

Formal

channel duct pipe waterway

Informal

tube pipe hose

Literary

vein artery channel

Antonyms

blockage obstruction hindrance barrier stoppage impediment

Common collocations

  • water conduit
  • electrical conduit
  • conduit pipe
  • conduit system
  • conduit fittings
  • conduit carrier
  • conduit runs

Word family

noun conduit
verb conduit

Usage note

Primarily used as a noun referring to a channel or pipe for conveying fluids or electrical wires. The verb form is less common and means to convey or transmit.

Example sentences

  1. The conduit carries electricity from the power plant to your home.
  2. The plumber used a pipe wrench to repair the conduit.
  3. The city is installing new conduits to improve water flow.
  4. The cable company is installing conduits for high-speed internet.
  5. The workers dug a trench to bury the conduit underground.

Quotes

  • The conduit is more important than the fountain.
  • The conduit is only important when it is empty.
  • The conduit is a necessary evil.

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