flow-through design
nounUK /ˈfləʊ θruː dɪˈzaɪn/
US /ˈfloʊ θruː dɪˈzaɪn/
A way of making something so air, water, or people can move easily from one side to the other.
The new water bottle has a flow-through design that lets you drink without unscrewing the cap.
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2. A tax or business arrangement where money passes through one entity to another without being kept.
The fund uses a flow-through design so profits are taxed only once.
3. A layout in a building or space that lets people walk straight through without turning back.
The museum's flow-through design guides visitors from the entrance to the exit in one smooth path.
4. A system in machines where fluid or gas moves continuously rather than being stored.
The engine's flow-through design keeps the oil cool during long drives.