Definition

A container used to pour liquid metal into a mold, designed to prevent splashing and often featuring holes at the bottom.

Example

The workers carefully used the tundish to transfer the molten metal into the casting mold.

Conversation

I saw a really interesting tool called a tundish at the workshop yesterday.

Oh, what does a tundish do?

It's used for pouring molten metal into molds without making a mess.

That sounds cool! I didn't know there were tools like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tundish originates from the Middle English 'tundish', which is derived from the Old French 'tonde', meaning to pour or to flow. The word refers to a funnel-like device used for directing liquid into a container.

Memory Tip

Think of 'pouring' ('tonde') liquid into a container through a funnel — that's what a tundish does.

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