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ductwork

American  
[duhkt-wurk] / ˈdʌktˌwɜrk /

noun

  1. a system of ducts used for a particular purpose, as in a ventilation or heating system.

  2. the pipes, vents, etc., belonging to such a system.


Etymology

Origin of ductwork

First recorded in 1930–35; duct + work


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“Upstairs, 20-foot wood-clad ceilings rise above expansive living and entertaining spaces, where history details meet an industrial edge of exposed ductwork, steel, and glass,” the listing continues.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 14, 2026

Besides ductwork and heating-and-cooling equipment, big residential projects such as those his firm develops use a lot of aluminum in facades and structural components.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

The Oak View Group, which is responsible for the building, said part of the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system had separated from the ductwork but added no one had been hurt.

From BBC ● May 1, 2024

Ask for a detailed assessment of your ductwork, potential issues, and a cost estimate.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 26, 2024

Twenty men worked during the day shift producing replacement parts for mine machinery and fabricating a variety of ductwork and support structures.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

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