sprue Meaning & Definition
/spɹuː/
What Does Sprue Mean?
As a noun, sprue means A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis. As a verb, it means To remove the sprues (material left in feed channels) from a cast piece.
Quick Facts About Sprue
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /spɹuː/ |
| Plural | sprues |
| Verb forms | sprues, sprueing, sprued |
Sprue Definition (Noun)
- A tropical disease causing a sore throat and tongue, and disturbed digestion; psilosis.
Noun
- A channel through which molten metal is poured into the mold during the casting process.
- Material that cools in the feed channels to a mold.
Sprue as a Verb
- To remove the sprues (material left in feed channels) from a cast piece.
Synonyms of Sprue
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Sprue synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
sprue (countable and uncountable, plural sprues)
sprue (plural sprues)
sprue (third-person singular simple present sprues, present participle sprueing or spruing, simple past and past participle sprued)
Words That Rhyme With Sprue
Origin of Sprue
Origin 1: From Dutch spruw, sprouw. First described by William Hillary.
Origin 2: Unknown.[1]
Quick Answers About Sprue
Is sprue a noun or a verb?
Sprue is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of sprue?
The plural of sprue is sprues.
What is the past tense of sprue?
The past tense of sprue is sprued. The present participle is sprueing.