Viaduct (Noun)
Meaning
Bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The train rumbled across the viaduct, offering breathtaking views of the valley below.
- The viaduct was an engineering marvel, spanning over a mile in length and consisting of 20 arches.
- As we drove across the viaduct, the scenery changed from lush forests to rolling hills.
- The viaduct was built in the late 19th century to carry the railroad over the steep valley.
- The viaduct's elegant arches seemed to defy gravity as they soared above the valley floor.