in|take

in|take
in|take «IHN TAYK», noun.
1. the place where water, air, or gas enters a channel, pipe, chamber, or other narrow opening: »

The intake is clogged with dirt so that no air can be drawn in.

2. the act or process of taking in: »

The intake of gasoline was stopped by a clogged fuel line.

3. the amount or thing taken in: »

The intake through the pipe was 5,000 gallons a day. The intake of orders for the first four months is higher than ever before (London Times).

4. Physics. the amount of energy taken in.
5. a narrowing or contraction in a tube, stocking, etc., or the point at which this begins.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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