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viaduct
noun via·duct \ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt\
: a long, high bridge that carries a road or railroad over something (such as a valley)
Full Definition of VIADUCT
: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns
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Origin of VIADUCT
Latin via way, road + English aqueduct
First Known Use: 1816
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viaduct
noun via·duct \ˈvī-ə-ˌdəkt\
Definition of VIADUCT for Kids
: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or highway)
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