ductwork

noun

duct·​work ˈdəkt-ˌwərk How to pronounce ductwork (audio)

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The issue could also be caused by a blockage or leaks in the ductwork. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2025 Pre-tour, on the cusp of 60, Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV—aka Black Francis aka Frank Black—appears on a video conference call from his living room, roof ductwork outside his window looking like Brutalist sculpture. Katherine Turman, SPIN, 3 Feb. 2025 Air-Source Heat Pumps These look much like a traditional heating and cooling system, with an outdoor unit, an indoor air handler, and ductwork. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2025 The heat pump concentrates the warmth and pumps it through the home’s ductwork to keep residents warm and cozy. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 20 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ductwork

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First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of ductwork was in 1934

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“Ductwork.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ductwork. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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