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ducting

American  
[duhk-ting] / ˈdʌk tɪŋ /

noun

  1. ductwork.

  2. materials for making ducts.


Etymology

Origin of ducting

First recorded in 1940–45; duct + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Eighteen people were injured at Pontins Brean Sands, Somerset. when a section of the ceiling and ducting inside its entertainment centre, called The Fun Factory, collapsed in February 2019.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2025

The ducting that delivers the hot air to the engine inlet to prevent ice buildup has seals at key connecting points.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2024

Use semirigid or rigid metal ducting, which is smoother inside and less likely to catch lint.

From Washington Post • Aug. 8, 2022

"Your dryer ducting may need cleaning if you start to notice your clothes taking a longer time to dry or clothes are hotter than usual when a load is done drying," says Johnson.

From Salon • Jul. 19, 2022

As he moved, the ducting overhead shrieked and gave way.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi