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viaduct

 

[ หˆvaษช.ษ™หŒdสŒkt ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

bridge, flyover, overpass

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น viaduto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Viadukt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ viaduk

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะฐะดัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wiadukt

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้™ธๆฉ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท viaduc

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ viaducto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท viyadรผk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณ ๊ฐ€๊ต

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุณุฑ ุนู„ูˆูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ viadukt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ viadukt

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ซ˜ๆžถๆกฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ viadukt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรบargangur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะธะฐะดัƒะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒ˜แƒแƒ“แƒฃแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ viaduk

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ viaducto

Etymology

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.

See also: via, viable, vial.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,290, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.