Definitions of conduit [ˈkɒn dwɪt, -du ɪt, -dyu ɪt, -dɪt]

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Definition of 'conduit'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) conduit
a pipe, tube, or natural channel for conveying water or other fluid.

2.  conduit
a channel through which anything is conveyed:
a conduit for information.

3.  conduit
a structure containing ducts for electrical conductors or cables.

4.  conduit
Archaic. a fountain.

Etymology: (1300–50; ME < AF, OF < ML conductus pipe channel)

Definition of 'conduit'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) conduit
a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
"the computers were connected through a system of conduits"

Definition of 'conduit'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) conduit
a pipe, canal, channel, or passage for conveying water or fluid

2. (noun) conduit
a structure forming a reservoir for water

3. (noun) conduit
a narrow passage for private communication

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