ductwork

[ duhkt-wurk ]

noun

a system of ducts used for a particular purpose, as in a ventilation or heating system.
the pipes, vents, etc., belonging to such a system.

Origin of ductwork

First recorded in 1930–35; duct + work

It built a vast system of ductwork to suck heat generated by the freezers out of the building.
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The contractor hauled in a furnace and connected it to the house’s ductwork.
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If the space in question already has an HVAC system and ductwork, this is by far the easiest and most efficient type of humidifier to add into the mix.
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