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   spout

   /spaʊt/

   noun

   • 1. a tube or lip projecting from a container, through which liquid can be poured: "a teapot with a chipped spout"
   • 2. a stream of liquid issuing from somewhere with great force: "the tall spouts of geysers"
   • ▪ the plume of water vapour ejected from the blowhole of a whale: "the spout of an occasional whale"
   • 3. a pipe or trough through which water may be carried away or from which it can flow out.
   • ▪ a sloping trough for conveying grain, coal, etc. to a lower level; a chute.
   • ▪ a lift in a pawnshop used to convey pawned items up for storage. historical

   verb

   • 1. send out (liquid) forcibly in a stream: "volcanoes spouted ash and lava"
   • ▪ (of a liquid) flow out forcibly in a stream: "blood was spouting from the cuts on my hand" Similar spurtgushspewpourstreamrusheruptsurgeshootpumpsquirtsprayflowissuedisgorgedischargeemitbelch forth
   • ▪ (of a whale or dolphin) eject (water vapour and air) through its blowhole.
   • 2. express (one's views or ideas) in a lengthy, declamatory, and unreflecting way: "he was spouting platitudes about our furry friends" Similar hold forthsound offgo ontalk at lengthexpatiatepontificatedeclaimoraterantsermonizeinformal:mouth offspeechifyspielrare:perorate

   Word Origin Middle English (as a verb): from Middle Dutch spouten, from an imitative base shared by Old Norse spýta ‘to spit’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. spouter noun
   • 2. spoutless adjective

   Scrabble Points: 7

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › up the spoutUp the spout Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 8, 2024 · The meaning of UP THE SPOUT is —used to describe something that has completely failed, been ruined, etc.. How to use up the spout in a sentence.

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4. www.handybulk.com › cargo-trimming-in-ship-charteringCargo Trimming in Ship Chartering - HandyBulk

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   Jul 3, 2024 · “Spout-Trimmed” in ship chartering refers to the process where a vessel’s cargo hold is filled to capacity, with the assistance of a spout, and then trimmed to level the cargo in the hold.

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   Jul 3, 2024 · The International Phonetic Association (IPA) standardizes pronunciation guides—including those for English. People who study languages, called linguists , have created a pronunciation guide called the International Phonetic Association, or the IPA for short.

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   Jul 3, 2024 · In the context of ship chartering, particularly for bulk carriers, “spout trimmed” refers to a method of loading cargo where the material is poured into the cargo holds through a spout or chute and is allowed to level out or “trim” naturally under the force of gravity.

7. hinative.com › questions › 24200617What is the difference between "spouts" and "mouth ... - HiNative

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   Jun 28, 2024 · @REDPILLDROP a "spout" is to refer to an object that projects water, whilst a "mouth" is the opening on a human face.

8. quizlet.com › explanations › questionsSpout is to kettle as nozzle is to: - Quizlet

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   Jul 8, 2024 · Find step-by-step solutions and your answer to the following textbook question: Spout is to kettle as nozzle is to: 1. pitcher 2. water 3. hose.