conduit

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Definition

A fancy pipe or channel for moving stuff from point A to point B, whether that's water, electrical cables, or metaphorical information. In construction, it's the protective tube that keeps your wires from becoming a fire hazard; in medicine, it's any duct carrying bodily fluids. Think of it as infrastructure's most versatile middleman.

Example Usage

The electrician ran new conduit through the walls, ensuring the wiring wouldn't electrocute future homeowners during renovations.

Source: Construction and technical terminology

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