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duct

Pronunciation: [dʌkt]

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Learn how to use duct in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “construction”

(noun) a tube or channel used to move air or other substances. Think of it like a big straw that helps carry air or water to different places in a building.

Example

The air duct helped cool down the entire room on a hot day.

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Without a working duct, the air in the room felt stale and warm.

Example

Where does this air duct lead to in the building?

Context: “biology”

(noun) a tube in the body that carries liquids or substances. It's like a tiny water pipe that helps move important fluids around inside us.

Example

The doctor explained that the bile duct transports bile from the liver to the intestines.

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If a duct is blocked, it can cause a lot of problems for our bodies.

Example

What does the pancreas duct do in our digestive system?

How to pronounce duct

Pronunciation: [dʌkt]

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