viaduct
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via·duct
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Definition of viaduct
: a long elevated roadway usually consisting of a series of short spans supported on arches, piers, or columns
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On the viaduct between Juarez and El Paso, Border Patrol Agent Mario Escalante watched from the U.S. side as Mexican National Guard units patrolled on theirs. — Los Angeles Times, "Trump administration appears to violate law in forcing asylum seekers back to Mexico, officials warn," 28 Aug. 2019 TriMet could save money by building the transit line next to those viaducts instead of rebuilding them. — oregonlive.com, "Barbur light rail project faces $462 million funding gap, tough decisions loom," 23 Aug. 2019 The viaduct will be replaced by a below-grade trench that’s being dug next to the freeway. — Jon Murray, The Denver Post, "Interstate 70 project in Denver gets noise variance renewal but not for as long as contractor sought," 8 Aug. 2019 The noisiest sustained work won’t start until later in 2020, when Kiewit demolishes and removes the 1.8-mile I-70 viaduct through Elyria-Swansea. — Jon Murray, The Denver Post, "Interstate 70 project in Denver gets noise variance renewal but not for as long as contractor sought," 8 Aug. 2019 While the last trail segment completed gave new views of waterfalls, this one is highlighted by a 500-foot viaduct that rises up above Interstate 84, giving what promise to be great new views of the Columbia Gorge. — oregonlive.com, "New hiking, biking trail segment opening in the Columbia Gorge," 24 July 2019 Just past Madera the train passes bridges and viaducts being built for high-speed rail. — Carl Nolte, SFChronicle.com, "Who needs high-speed rail? California already has a slow train to nowhere," 29 June 2019 By the numbers: Constructed in 1910, the Bernina Railroad encompasses 38 miles, 13 tunnels, and 52 viaducts. — National Geographic, "Fun Facts About the Swiss and Italian Alps," 26 Mar. 2019 There are plans for yet another brewery (Triple Bottom) at 915 Spring Garden in the former Reading Railroad Building, which directly abuts the viaduct portion of the Rail Park (which has yet to be built). — Michael Klein, Philly.com, "The sassy, hoagie-mouthed chef is back | Let's Eat," 11 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'viaduct.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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viaduct
noun
English Language Learners Definition of viaduct
: a long, high bridge that carries a road or railroad over something (such as a valley)
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viaduct
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via·duct
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Kids Definition of viaduct
: a bridge for carrying a road or railroad over something (as a gorge or highway)
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