History
History
Synonyms
UK
US
Meaning:
artery

one of the tubes carrying blood from the heart to all parts of the body

channel

channel

a stretch of water joining two seas

pathway, usually containing water

drain

a pipe, channel etc used for carrying away water, sewage and other unwanted liquids

channel through which liquid runs off

duct

a thin tube through which liquid in the body flows; a tube, outlet, for air (e.g. in a plane)

channel, pipe

gate

an opening in a hedge, fence, wall etc able to be closed by a barrier; a barrier used to control the passage of water, e.g. into or out of a dam

movable barrier at entrance

gutter

a long semi-circular pipe fixed under the edge of a roof to carry away rainwater; a long deep channel at the side of a road for rainwater

ditch

pipe

a tube through which liquids or gases can flow

passage, tube

pipeline

a system of pipes (usually underground) used for carrying water, oil, cables etc

canal

pipette

a thin tube for small quantities of liquid, especially used in chemistry

hose

sewer

a person who sews; an underground pipe etc used to carry off sewage

drain

tube

a long, hollow pipe of metal, glass or rubber, especially for holding or carrying air, liquids etc; (in London) underground railway; a long hollow organ in the body

hose

turnstile

a revolving gate that allows one person through at a time

movable barrier at entrance

waste pipe

a pipe used for carrying away used water

pipe through which water moves

CONDUIT as in Wiktionary
CONDUIT as in Wikipedia