Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
viaduct
Noun
/ˈvaɪəˌdʌkt/
Definition
A bridge that carries a road or railway over a valley or other obstacles.
Examples
- The train traveled over the impressive stone viaduct.
- They built a new viaduct to improve traffic flow through the valley.
- The viaduct offered stunning views of the landscape below.
Meaning
A viaduct is a structure composed of several spans used to carry a road or rail line across a geographical feature such as a river, valley, or low-lying area.
Synonyms
- Bridge
- Overpass
- Lattice bridge
