What is another word for spouts?

Pronunciation: [spˈa͡ʊts] (IPA)

Spouts are small openings or passages in a vessel that allow liquids or gases to flow out. There are many synonyms for "spouts", such as nozzles, sprays, jets, outlets, channels, pipes, and troughs. Nozzles are typically used in equipment like hoses, tubes, and sprinklers to regulate the flow of fluid. Sprays are the fine, mistlike streams created by atomizing a liquid, such as perfume or paint. Jets are strong or forceful streams of water or air, such as those produced by a pressure washer. Outlets are openings in pipes or tanks that allow contents to leave. Channels and troughs are long, narrow passages that direct the flow of fluids or materials.

What are the hypernyms for Spouts?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Spouts

We had now arrived within the influence of the tropical climate, and were not unfrequently amused with water-spouts, and other phenomena peculiar to warm regions.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig
Secure of getting on under the influence of the trade winds, we had nothing to distract our thoughts, or keep us from feasting our eyes upon the glorious shores of these two islands; whilst in addition to the sight of land, which of itself was cheering, we were amused with water-spouts, apparently playing about us in every direction.
"The Campaigns of the British Army at Washington and New Orleans 1814-1815"
G. R. Gleig
In a few minutes the fish we were in chase of rose a short distance off, and sent up two splendid water-spouts high into the air, thus showing that he was what the whalers call a "right" whale.
"Fighting the Whales"
R.M. Ballantyne

Famous quotes with Spouts

  • It is amazing that when someone else spouts the nonsense you yourself believe you can readily perceive it as nonsense.
    Philip K. Dick

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