conduit
Pronunciation
Noun
B1 Intermediate
Quick answer
A pipe or channel that carries a liquid or cable, or something that acts as a route for passing things along.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
"Conduit" is often used figuratively too, as in "a conduit for information".
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The old aqueduct served as a _____ for water into the city."
Answer: conduit
In your own words, what does "conduit" mean?
A pipe or channel that carries a liquid or cable, or something that acts as a route for passing things along.
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