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Vocabulary Entry
spout
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A tube or pipe through which liquid or gas can flow, often used for dispensing.
Example Sentences
"The kettle had a spout for pouring water."
"Water gushed out of the spout of the fountain."
"She adjusted the spout on the garden hose to reach the plants."
V
verb
To flow out in a stream or to emit something in a specific direction.
Example Sentences
"The water spouted from the broken pipe."
"He spouted his opinions loudly during the debate."
"The volcano spouted ash and lava into the sky."