Viaduct: meaning, definitions and examples
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viaduct
[ หvaษช.ษหdสkt ]
bridge construction
A viaduct is a long, elevated road or bridge that carries a road or railway across a valley or other low ground. Viaducts are often constructed using a series of arches or spans to support the roadway.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The train crossed the viaduct as it made its way through the mountainous region.
- The viaduct allowed the highway to pass over the river without disrupting traffic flow.
- The ancient viaduct still stands as a testament to the engineering skills of the past.
Translations
Translations of the word "viaduct" in other languages:
๐ต๐น viaduto
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฒ
๐ฉ๐ช Viadukt
๐ฎ๐ฉ viaduk
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒัะฐะดัะบ
๐ต๐ฑ wiadukt
๐ฏ๐ต ้ธๆฉ
๐ซ๐ท viaduc
๐ช๐ธ viaducto
๐น๐ท viyadรผk
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณ ๊ฐ๊ต
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุณุฑ ุนููู
๐จ๐ฟ viadukt
๐ธ๐ฐ viadukt
๐จ๐ณ ้ซๆถๆกฅ
๐ธ๐ฎ viadukt
๐ฎ๐ธ brรบargangur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะธะฐะดัะบ
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ viaduk
๐ฒ๐ฝ viaducto
Word origin
The word 'viaduct' originated in the early 19th century from the Latin words 'via' (road) and 'ductus' (conduit or channel). It was first used in reference to the elevated road or bridge structures that were being built to facilitate transportation across difficult terrain. Viaducts have played a significant role in civil engineering and continue to be essential components of transportation infrastructure.