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viaduct
(vaɪədʌkt)
Word forms: plural viaducts
countable noun
A viaduct is a long, high bridge that carries a road or a railway across a valley.
viaduct in British English
(ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt)
noun
a bridge, esp for carrying a road or railway across a valley, etc, consisting of a set of arches supported by a row of piers or towers
Word origin
C19: from Latin via way + dūcere to bring, on the model of aqueductviaduct in American English
(ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt)
noun
a long bridge consisting of a series of short spans supported on piers or towers, usually to carry a road or railroad over a valley, gorge, etc.
Word origin
L via (see via) + aqueductImage ofviaduct
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