aqueduct — a structure built to carry water across long distances, especially a bridge-like construction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a structure built to carry water across long distances, especially a bridge-like construction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈækwɪdʌkt/
Korean meaning: 물을 장거리로 운반하기 위해 건설된 구조물, 특히 다리 형태의 건축물; 수로
Korean pronunciation: **애**퀴덕트
Example Sentences
- The engineering students were amazed that the Roman aqueduct was still working after 2000 years while their WiFi couldn't last 2 hours.
- The ancient aqueduct stretched for miles across the mountainous terrain.
- Modern cities still use the aqueduct principle to transport fresh water from distant sources.
aqueduct
NOUN//ˈækwɪdʌkt//
a structure built to carry water across long distances, especially a bridge-like construction
Ancient Roman aqueduct carries fresh water across the mountain valley
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Origin
From Latin 'aquaeductus', combining 'aqua' (water) and 'ducere' (to lead). Romans used this term for their massive engineering structures that carried fresh water from distant sources into cities.
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“The engineering students were amazed that the Roman aqueduct was still working after 2000 years while their WiFi couldn't last 2 hours.”
“The ancient aqueduct stretched for miles across the mountainous terrain.”
“Modern cities still use the aqueduct principle to transport fresh water from distant sources.”
“My grandfather's dream was to build a backyard aqueduct to bring mountain spring water directly to his coffee maker.”
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