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ducting

American  
[duhk-ting] / ˈdʌk tɪŋ /

noun

  1. ductwork.

  2. materials for making ducts.


Etymology

Origin of ducting

First recorded in 1940–45; duct + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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A spokesman said: "Detectives remain open-minded about the cause of the ducting collapse and continue to provide updates to Mrs Jones' family about what is an extremely complex inquiry."

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

Many older homes have inferior heating systems that lack sufficient return-air ducting for modern air conditioning.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Use semirigid or rigid metal ducting, which is smoother inside and less likely to catch lint.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2022

"Your dryer ducting may need cleaning if you start to notice your clothes taking a longer time to dry or clothes are hotter than usual when a load is done drying," says Johnson.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022

As he moved, the ducting overhead shrieked and gave way.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi