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viaduct
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vi·a·duct  (v-dkt)
n.
A series of spans or arches used to carry a road or railroad over a wide valley or over other roads or railroads.
[Latin via, road; see via + (aque)duct.]
viaduct
Noun
a bridge for carrying a road or railway across a valley [Latin via way + ducere to bring]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.viaductviaduct - bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley
bridge, span - a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Translations
Spanish viaduct [ˈvaɪədʌkt] n → viaducto
French viaduct [ˈvaɪədʌkt] n → viaduc m
German viaduct [ˈvaɪədʌkt] n → Viadukt m
Italian viaduct [ˈvaɪədʌkt] n → viadotto
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