duct

• Существительное, обозначающее трубку, канал или проход для передачи воздуха, жидкостей, кабелей или других веществ, часто используемое в строительстве, системах отопления, вентиляции и кондиционирования воздуха.

A noun referring to a tube, channel, or passage that conveys air, liquids, cables, or other substances, often used in construction, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

1. B1formal

   A tube or passage that carries air, liquid, or other substances.

   Труба или канал

   • The air conditioning duct needs cleaning.
   • Water flows through the duct to the irrigation system.
   • The building's ventilation ducts are made of metal.

   Synonymscanalchannelconduitpassagepipeshafttubevent

2. Anatomical passageB2formalmedical

   A tube in the body that carries fluids such as tears, bile, or sweat.

   Проток

   • The tear duct was blocked, causing her eyes to water.
   • Bile travels from the liver through the bile duct.
   • The doctor examined the salivary duct for any obstruction.

   Synonymscanalchannelpassagetubevessel