n. [ L. ductus a leading, conducting, conduit, fr. ducere, ductum, to lead. See Duke, and cf. Douche. ]
☞ Ducts are classified, according to the character of the surface of their walls, or their structure, as annular, spiral, scalariform, etc. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Capable of being drawn out [ R. ] Feltham. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. ductilis, fr. ducere to lead: cf. F. ductile. See Duct. ]
Forms their ductile minds
To human virtues. Philips. [ 1913 Webster ]
Gold . . . is the softest and most ductile of all metals. Dryden.
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n. [ Ductile + -meter. ] An instrument for accurately determining the ductility of metals. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ Cf. F. ductilité. ]
n. [ L. ductio, fr. ducere to lead. ] Guidance. [ Obs. ] Feltham. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Having to duct or outlet;
n. [ L., fr. ducere to lead. ]
Ductor roller (Printing),
n. Guidance. [ Obs. ] South. [ 1913 Webster ]