conduit

con·duit

noun

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.

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

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conduit

a pipe or channel for conveying fluids
a tube, pipe, or protected trough for electric wires
any channel, or means, whereby something is passed on
Archaic a fountain

Origin of conduit

Middle English and Old French from Classical Latin conductus: see conduce

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conduit

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 of conduit

Middle English from Old French from Medieval Latin conductus from Latin past participle of condūcere to lead together ; see conduce .

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Noun

(plural conduits)

A pipe or channel for conveying water etc.
A duct or tube into which electrical cables may be pulled; a type of raceway.
A means by which something is transmitted.
(finance) An investment vehicle that issues short-term commercial paper to finance long-term off-balance sheet bank assets.

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From Old French conduit, from Latin conductus.

See also: conduït

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conduit - Computer Definition

A protective tube, pipe, or trough for wires, fibers, and cables. Early conduits for telecommunications cables were made of vitrified clay pipe, creosoted lumber, and even hollowed-out logs. Contemporary conduits commonly are made of aluminum, steel, polyethylene, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC).