Question

duct dukt . n. 1. a tube or canal by which air, water, or another substance is conveyed 2. anatomy, zoology: a canal in the body that conducts a bodily fluid 3. botany: a canal or vessel formed by long, thin cells or by many cells 4. electricity: an enclosed case for conductors or cables 5. printing: an ink reservoir v. (used with an object) 6. channeled by means of a duct or ducts

what does duct mean in the sentence below?

water from underground springs was ducted to many roman cities.

a. definition 3
b. definition 1
c. definition 4
d. definition 6

Explanation:

1. Analyze the sentence "Water from underground springs was ducted to many Roman cities." The word "ducted" here means to channel or convey the water.
2. Check the definitions:

• Definition 1: a tube or canal for conveying substances (noun, not matching the verb use here).
• Definition 3: related to plant canals (not relevant to water conveyance to cities).
• Definition 4: related to electricity (not relevant).
• Definition 6: "channeled by means of a duct or ducts" (matches the action of conveying water via ducts to cities).

Answer:

D. definition 6