aq·ue·duct
 aqueduct
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- pronunciation:
- ae
kw
duhkt
- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a channel or pipe built to carry water over a long distance.
- similar words:
- channel, duct, waterway
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| definition 2: |
a structure like a bridge for carrying a waterway or pipe across a river or valley.
The ancient Romans built enormous stone aqueducts.
- similar words:
- duct
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| related words: |
canal |
The word aqueduct
contains the following parts:
aqu, aqua
Latin
root
that means
water
Example words:
- synonyms:
- hydr, hydro
duc, duct
Latin
root
that means
lead; draw along
Example words: