Synonyms for

Duct

Verb / dʌkt / Another word for duct — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A tube or channel for conveying something, in particular air or a liquid.

Synonyms & similar words

epithelialduct channel canal pipe conduit channel tube passage cable hose vent shaft pipeline trunk canal aqueduct flue funnel chute raceway gutter drain outlet

Synonyms by register

Formal

conduit channel passage tube

Informal

pipe hose tube channel

Literary

vein artery channel

Antonyms

blockage obstruction closure seal barrier

Common collocations

  • air duct
  • ventilation duct
  • exhaust duct
  • duct tape
  • duct cleaning
  • duct work
  • duct system

Word family

noun duct
verb duct

Usage note

Primarily used to refer to a channel for air or fluids. 'Duct tape' is a common compound noun, though the tape itself is not a duct.

Example sentences

  1. The ducts in our house supply heat and air conditioning to all the rooms.
  2. The air ducts in the factory were damaged in the storm.
  3. We need to clean the ducts to improve the air quality in the house.
  4. The duct that carries water to the pond is blocked.
  5. The ducklings followed their mother through the duct.

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