αγωγός — meaning in English

English meaning

• conductor noun A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
• pipe noun A rigid tube used to carry water, gas, or other fluids.
• pipeline noun A long series of connected pipes used to transport liquids or gases over distance, such as oil or natural gas.

Senses

αγωγός is used for these senses in English:

• conductor (physics) Something that can transmit electricity, heat, light, or sound.
• pipe A rigid tube that transports water, steam, or other fluid, as used in plumbing and numerous other applications. [from 10th c.]
• pipeline A conduit made of pipes used to convey water, gas or petroleum, etc.

conductor — full definition

1. noun A person who directs an orchestra, choir, or other group of musicians.
2. noun A person who collects tickets and assists passengers on a train or bus.
3. noun A material or object that allows electricity, heat, or sound to pass through it.

pipe — full definition

1. noun A rigid tube used to carry water, gas, or other fluids.
2. noun A small bowl-and-stem device used for smoking tobacco.
3. verb To carry a liquid or piece of information along a channel from one place to another.

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