viaduct — A long bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway across a valley or other low ground
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A long bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway across a valley or other low ground
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvaɪədʌkt/
Korean meaning: 계곡이나 낮은 지역을 가로지르는 긴 다리 모양의 구조물, 고가교
Korean pronunciation: **바이**어덕트
Example Sentences
- The pizza delivery guy refused to cross the rickety viaduct, claiming his scooter had a fear of heights.
- The Roman viaduct still stands after 2000 years, proving ancient engineers knew their stuff.
- During rush hour, the viaduct looks like a highway to heaven filled with very impatient angels.
viaduct
NOUN//ˈvaɪədʌkt//
A long bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway across a valley or other low ground
A long bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway across a valley or other low ground
Conduct the work to construct the viaduct!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어에서 온 단어로, '길'을 뜻하는 'via'와 '인도하다'를 뜻하는 'ducere'가 결합되어 '길을 인도하는 구조물'이라는 의미가 되었습니다. 마치 하늘 위로 길을 만들어주는 마법의 다리 같은 느낌이죠!
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The pizza delivery guy refused to cross the rickety viaduct, claiming his scooter had a fear of heights.”
“The Roman viaduct still stands after 2000 years, proving ancient engineers knew their stuff.”
“During rush hour, the viaduct looks like a highway to heaven filled with very impatient angels.”
“The new viaduct will reduce travel time by connecting the two cities directly.”
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