buis — meaning in English

English meaning

• box noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
• conduit noun A pipe, tube, or channel that carries water, cables, or other material from one place to another.
• duct noun A tube, pipe, or channel that carries a gas, liquid, or cable from one place to another.
• nozzle noun A narrow, often tapered spout fitted to a pipe or hose to control the flow of a liquid or gas.
• pipe noun A rigid tube used to carry water, gas, or other fluids.
• tube noun A hollow cylinder used to carry liquid, gas, or other material.

Senses

buis is used for these senses in English:

• box (slang, preceded by the) The television.
• conduit A pipe or channel for conveying water, etc.
• duct A pipe, tube or canal which carries gas or liquid from one place to another
• nozzle A short tube, usually tapering, forming the vent of a hose or pipe.
• pipe A rigid tube that transports water, steam, or other fluid, as used in plumbing and numerous other applications. [from 10th c.]
• tube (surfing) A wave which pitches forward when breaking, creating a hollow space inside.

box — full definition

1. noun A rigid container, typically rectangular, with a lid or flaps, used to hold or transport things.
2. verb To put something into a box or boxes.
3. verb To fight an opponent using the fists, typically wearing padded gloves, as a sport.

conduit — full definition

1. noun A pipe, tube, or channel that carries water, cables, or other material from one place to another.
2. noun A means or channel by which something (such as information or money) is passed along.

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