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/
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
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining 'via' (road, way) and 'ducere' (to lead, conduct). The term literally means a structure that leads or conducts a road, specifically an arched bridge or elevated structure carrying a road or railroad across a valley or obstacle.
Breakdown
via (road, way) + ducere (to lead, conduct) = viaduct (structure conducting a road across an obstacle)
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📝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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