conduit

The definition of a conduit is something, such as a pipe or tunnel, through which water or electrical wires or other designated items can pass.

(noun)

An example of a conduit is a tube through which wires pass.

See conduit in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

Origin: ME & OFr < L conductus: see conduce

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noun

A pipe or channel for conveying fluids, such as water.
A tube or duct for enclosing electric wires or cable.
A means by which something is transmitted: an arms dealer who served as a conduit for intelligence data.
Archaic A fountain.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old French

Origin: , from Medieval Latin conductus

Origin: , from Latin

Origin: , past participle of condūcere, to lead together; see conduce

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