Culvert: meaning, definitions and examples

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culvert

 

[ หˆkสŒlvษ™rt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

drainage structure

A culvert is a structure that allows water to flow under a road, railroad, trail, or similar obstruction. They are typically used to manage water flow in order to prevent flooding and erosion. Culverts can be made from various materials, including concrete, metal, or plastic. Proper design and maintenance of culverts are critical to ensure water flows efficiently and to minimize the impact on surrounding ecosystems.

Synonyms

channel, drainage, waterway.

Examples of usage

  • The heavy rain caused the culvert to overflow.
  • They installed a new culvert to improve drainage.
  • The road was closed due to a damaged culvert.
  • Culverts are essential for protecting the infrastructure.

Translations

Translations of the word "culvert" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรบmulo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Durchlass

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ saluran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัƒะฑะพะฟั€ะพะฒั–ะด

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przepust

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใƒซใƒใƒผใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท culvert

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ alcantarilla

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท geรงit

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฐ์ˆ˜๊ด€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุงุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™epad

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ priepust

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถตๆดž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vodni prehod

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรบg

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะพะป ำฉั‚ะบะตะปั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ›แƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kanal

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ drenaje

Etymology

The word 'culvert' originates from the Latin word 'culvertus', which in turn comes from 'culvertus' meaning 'a pipe'. The term has evolved over time and began to be used in English during the Middle Ages. Initially, culverts were simple drainage channels, but as engineering advanced, the design of culverts became more sophisticated, accommodating various sizes and types of water flow. The 19th century saw significant improvements in materials and construction techniques, leading to the widespread use of culverts in modern infrastructure. Today, culverts play a vital role in managing water runoff, aiding in road construction and maintenance, and contributing to ecological sustainability.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,366, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.