|
Definition of Viaduct
1. Noun. Bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley.
Definition of Viaduct
1. n. A structure of considerable magnitude, usually with arches or supported on trestles, for carrying a road, as a railroad, high above the ground or water; a bridge; especially, one for crossing a valley or a gorge. Cf. Trestlework.
2. n. A structure of considerable magnitude, usually with arches or supported on trestles, for carrying a road, as a railroad, high above the ground or water; a bridge; especially, one for crossing a valley or a gorge. Cf. Trestlework.
Definition of Viaduct
1. Noun. A bridge with several spans that carries road or rail traffic over a valley or other obstacles. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Viaduct
1. a type of bridge [n -S]
Medical Definition of Viaduct
1. A structure of considerable magnitude, usually with arches or supported on trestles, for carrying a road, as a railroad, high above the ground or water; a bridge; especially, one for crossing a valley or a gorge. Origin: L. Via a way + -duct, as in aqueduct: cf. F. Viaduc. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)