spout
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B2
/spaʊt/
projecting tube or forceful stream
Etymology
Etymology Information
'spout' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'spouten,' where 'spout' meant 'to speak or utter.'
Historical Evolution
'spouten' transformed into the modern English word 'spout' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to speak or utter,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to send out liquid forcibly in a stream.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a tube or lip projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured.
The teapot has a long spout for easy pouring.
Synonyms
Verb 1
to send out liquid forcibly in a stream.
The whale spouted water from its blowhole.
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Last updated: 2025/05/17 10:14