ductwork
Americannoun
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a system of ducts used for a particular purpose, as in a ventilation or heating system.
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the pipes, vents, etc., belonging to such a system.
Etymology
Origin of ductwork
Example Sentences
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Her detailed, beautifully lighted paintings, of humble industrial scenes of corrugated ductwork, draped construction tarps and snaking wires, elevate these humble, utilitarian objects into tactile formal experiments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 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
Building owners would need to pay for these additions, as well as ductwork remodeling.
From Scientific American ● Jul. 19, 2023
The larger-scale remediation work will include removing tainted surfaces, walls, ductwork and exhaust fan equipment.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2023
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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