viaduct

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A bridge with several spans that carries rail or road traffic over a valley or other obstacles.

Pronunciation

/ˈvaɪədʌkt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-viaduct.wav /ˈvaɪəˌdʌk(t)/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-viaduct.wav

Word forms

viaduct viaducts

Etymology

A blend of Latin via (“highway; road”) + English (aque)duct.

Related words

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