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sprue

/spɹuː/
Meanings
  • noun

    A thin tube or channel for conveying a liquid or gas.

    - "The sprue carries molten metal from the furnace to the mold in foundry work."
    - "The plumbing system included a lengthy sprue to transport water to the upper floors."
  • noun

    A thin sheet or plate, especially one that is flexible.

    - "The artist used a thin sprue of copper to create intricate designs."
    - "The chef rolled out the pasta dough into a long, thin sprue."
Pronunciation
  1. /spɹuː/



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  2. /spɹuː/



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Synonyms

tropical sprue
Rhymes
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cue , new , blue , queue , du
Homophones
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  1. Sprue (en) : A disease causing malabsorption of fats in the intestines.

  2. Sprue (en) : A thin, hollow tube or channel, especially one used to convey molten metal to a mold.

Variants
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sprue , sprues , tropical sprue , celiac disease , celiac diseases , celiac sprue
Etymology
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Old English sprēowan, meaning 'to flow'. The word likely comes from the Old English word sprīwan, meaning 'to spurt'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'sprue' is also used in the context of 3D printing, where it refers to the support structure created by the printer for the model during the build process.

  2. In the Middle Ages, 'sprue' was used as a term for a type of wooden bucket used for drawing water from wells.

Related Concepts
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  1. Foundry: A factory where metal is melted and cast into various shapes.

  2. Mold: A hollow form into which molten material is poured to create a solid shape when it solidifies.

Culture
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In literature, the term 'sprue' has been used to refer to a thin, flexible strip or plate, often used in artistic or culinary contexts. In foundry work, it refers to the channel through which molten metal is poured into a mold.

How to Memorize "sprue"

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    - Imagine a thin, flexible tube or channel, such as a pipe or a long, thin piece of metal.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'sprue' with the concept of a thin, flexible channel or tube.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'sprue' as 'Slim, Plastic, Round, and Useful'.

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