Viadukt

viaduct

noun fee-ah-DUKT Rare

Origin: from Latin

Usage Note

Viadukt is a raised bridge-like structure carrying a road or railway across a valley or low-lying area. Many 19th-century railway Viadukte are now listed structures. Plural Viadukte.

Examples

"Der historische Viadukt überquert das Flusstal auf einer Länge von 200 Metern."

Natural Translation

The historic viaduct crosses the river valley over a length of 200 metres.

Literal Translation

The historic viaduct crosses the river-valley over a length of 200 metres.

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