colector

Definitions of colector
  1. noun
    a passage (a pipe or tunnel) through which water or electric wires can pass
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    acueducto
    a conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley
    cañón, tubo
    a conduit to carry off smoke
    caz, saetín
    a channel for the water current that turns a millwheel
    boquera, compuerta, esclusa, sangradera
    conduit that carries a rapid flow of water controlled by a sluicegate
    aliviadero, derramadero, derrame, vertedor
    a channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction
    tubo
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
    aerovía, línea aérea, ruta aérea, vía aérea
    a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)
    cerbatana
    a tube that directs air or gas into a flame to concentrate heat
    cánula
    a small flexible tube inserted into a body cavity for draining off fluid or introducing medication
    algalia, catéter
    a thin flexible tube inserted into the body to permit introduction or withdrawal of fluids or to keep the passageway open
    chimenea
    a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
    boquilla
    a tube that holds a cigarette while it is being smoked
    manguera
    a flexible pipe for conveying a liquid or gas
    cámara, llanta
    an inflatable rubber tube that fits inside the casing of a pneumatic tire
    adorno, cañería, conducción, cordoncillo, decoración, encañado, ribete, tubería, tuberías
    a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
    cantimplora, sifón
    a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that atmospheric pressure forces the liquid through the tube
    probeta
    glass tube closed at one end
    lanzatorpedos
    a tube near the waterline of a vessel through which a torpedo is fired
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    pasaje, paso
    a way through or along which someone or something may pass
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