Definition of Aqueduct

1. Noun. A conduit that resembles a bridge but carries water over a valley.

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Generic synonyms: Conduit

Definition of Aqueduct

1. n. A conductor, conduit, or artificial channel for conveying water, especially one for supplying large cities with water.

Definition of Aqueduct

1. Noun. An artificial channel that is constructed to convey water from one location to another. ¹

2. Noun. A structure carrying water over a river or depression, especially in regards to ancient aqueducts. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Aqueduct

1. a water conduit [n -S]

Medical Definition of Aqueduct

1. 1. A conductor, conduit, or artificial channel for conveying water, especially one for supplying large cities with water. The term is also applied to a structure (similar to the ancient aqueducts), for conveying a canal over a river or hollow; more properly called an aqueduct bridge. 2. A canal or passage; as, the aqueduct of Sylvius, a channel connecting the third and fourth ventricles of the brain. Origin: F. Aqueduc, OF. Aqueduct (Cotgr), fr. L. Aquaeductus; aquae, gen. Of aqua water + ductus a leading, ducere to lead. See Aqua, Duke. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Aqueduct

aquatinta
aquatinted
aquatinter
aquatinters
aquatinting
aquatintist
aquatintists
aquatints
aquation
aquations
aquatone
aquatones
aquatourism
aquavit
aquavits
aqueduct (current term)
aqueduct of cerebrum
aqueduct of sylvius
aqueduct veil
aqueductal intubation
aqueducts
aqueductus
aqueductus cerebri
aqueductus cochleae
aqueductus cotunnii
aqueductus fallopii
aqueductus sylvii
aqueductus vestibuli
aqueity

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