ductwork

noun
UK: /ˈdʌktwɜːk/
US: /ˈdʌktwɜːrk/

  1. A system of ducts used for carrying air in a building.

    1. The ductwork needs cleaning soon.
    2. The new office building features efficient ductwork for heating and cooling purposes.

  2. The network of tubes that carries air, either to ventilate or to heat or cool a building.

    1. I checked the ductwork for leaks.
    2. Properly insulated ductwork can significantly reduce energy consumption in a home.

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The word "ductwork" in English means: A system of ducts used for carrying air in a building., The network of tubes that carries air, either to ventilate or to heat or cool a building..

The phonetic transcription of "ductwork" is /ˈdʌktwɜːk/ in British English and /ˈdʌktwɜːrk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Example usage of "ductwork": "The ductwork needs cleaning soon.". More examples on the page.