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viaduct Definition

via·duct (ə dukt′)

noun

a long bridge consisting of a series of short spans supported on piers or towers, usually to carry a road or railroad over a valley, gorge, etc.

Etymology: L via (see via) + (aque)duct

viaduct Synonyms

viaduct

n.

bridge, way, way over, elevated road, aquaduct, ramp.

viaduct Usage Examples

Converse of subject

  • cross: Before then a sequence of six tributary burns draining the moors to the west of the river had to be crossed by stone viaducts.

Converse of object

  • cross: A Hornby Schools class loco crosses the viaduct over the canal.
  • construct: There was quite a spectacular wooden viaduct constructed across the face of a near vertical waterslide, that I wasn't able to photograph.
  • build: A " bridge " of far greater significance is the viaduct built to carry Isambard Kingdom Brunel's Great Western Railroad across the town.
  • include: Features include a viaduct, a short branch to a quarry and a small village.
  • see: You will see a railroad viaduct which the road goes under.
  • use: A wooden railroad viaduct used to reach out to the wharf.

Adjective modifier

  • disused: This village, which is situated under a disused viaduct, is a true gem.
  • arched: Just past the lock the railroad line crosses the canal on an arched viaduct.
  • magnificent: It swings northeast, along the Almond valley, giving views of the magnificent canal viaduct ahead.
  • impressive: Just beyond the quarries the railroad crossed the deep wooded ravine of the Ham Woods Valley by an impressive viaduct.
  • Victorian: The building of Southwark station was governed by the Victorian main line railroad viaduct directly above.
  • concrete: Wallace was also responsible for the nearby concrete viaducts which, along with the bridges, forms part of the Bleach Green railroad line.

Modifies a noun

  • journey: Plimsoll viaduct journey sound quiet round here Relieving cramp how large the day is.

Noun used with modifier

  • Plimsoll: Plimsoll viaduct journey sound quiet round here Relieving cramp how large the day is.
  • railroad: The railroad viaduct at Paddock Foot can be seen in the distance.
  • arch: The concrete road bridge replaced the original four arch viaduct that crossed the cutting.
  • brick: Train runs over raised brick viaduct over the Thames with great views of Windsor Castle.
  • timber: The Falmouth branch was the last GWR line to have its timber viaducts replaced, this work taking place during the 1930s.
  • rail: A view from the south west, showing the profile of the rail viaduct which matches almost exactly the original bridge.

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