conduit

/ˈkɑnduɪt/
noun
  1. A pipe, tube, or channel that carries water, wires, or other materials from one place to another.
    • Rainwater flows through a concrete conduit under the street.
    • A flexible plastic conduit connects the washing machine to the drain.
    • The electrician ran the cables through a metal conduit to protect them.
  2. A person or thing that acts as a means of transmitting something (such as information, influence, or disease).
    • The internet has become a major conduit for spreading news and ideas.
    • Mosquitoes are a common conduit for the malaria parasite.
    • He served as a conduit between the two companies during the merger negotiations.
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