tuyau

Definitions of tuyau
  1. noun
    an indication of potential opportunity
    synonyms: allusion, insinuation, sous-entendu
  2. noun
    the tube of a pipe or cigarette holder that a smoker holds in the mouth
    synonyms: bout
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    type of:
    conduit, tube
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
  3. noun
    a slight indication
    synonyms: allusion, indice, insinuation, sous-entendu
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    indication
    something that serves to indicate or suggest
  4. noun
    a long tube made of metal or plastic that is used to carry water or oil or gas etc.
    synonyms: conduit
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    tuyau de cheminée
    a short earthenware pipe on the top of a chimney to increase the draft
    tuyau de décharge
    a pipe through which fluids can be discharged
    bouche d'égout, conduit d'égout, tuyau d'écoulement, tuyau d'égout
    a pipe through which liquid is carried away
    tuyau d'échappement
    a pipe through which burned gases travel from the exhaust manifold to the muffler
    conduit principal, conduite principale
    a principal pipe in a system that distributes water or gas or electricity or that collects sewage
    canalisation, conduite
    a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
    bouche d'incendie
    a discharge pipe with a valve and spout at which water may be drawn from the mains of waterworks
    conduit d'égout, tuyau d'égout
    a waste pipe that carries away sewage or surface water
    tuyau d'écoulement
    drain that conveys liquid waste from toilets, etc.
    siphon
    drain consisting of a U-shaped section of drainpipe that holds liquid and so prevents a return flow of sewer gas
    type of:
    conduit, tube
    conduit consisting of a long hollow object (usually cylindrical) used to hold and conduct objects or liquids or gases
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