What is another word for aqueduct?

Pronunciation: [ˈakwɪdˌʌkt] (IPA)

An aqueduct is a man-made structure designed to transport water from one place to another. Synonyms for the word "aqueduct" include conduit, channel, pipe, flume, viaduct, pipeline, tubing, and trough. Conduit is a narrow channel or pipe used for conveying something, typically water or electrical cables. Channel is a trough or a groove designed to guide the flow of water. Pipe is a long, cylindrical tube used for conveying fluids, especially water or gas. Flume is a narrow, artificial channel designed to transport water from one place to another. Viaduct is an arch or a series of arches supporting a road or railway over a valley or other obstacle. Pipeline is a long-distance transportation system for liquids or gases. Tubing is a hollow, cylindrical pipe used for conveying fluids. A trough is a long, narrow, open container used for conveying water or feeding animals.

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Usage examples for Aqueduct

aqueduct, Roman, remains of, at Vieux.
"Account of a Tour in Normandy, Vol. II. (of 2)"
Dawson Turner
We were ascending the hill which leads to the huge arch of the lonely aqueduct which pierces the forest, when Balsamides tapped upon the window.
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford
In a few moments we were driving swiftly away from the arches of the aqueduct in the direction whence we had come.
"Paul Patoff"
F. Marion Crawford

Famous quotes with Aqueduct

  • More and more of the flow was diverted from production into the political mechanism. Whatever elements in motion compose a stream of energy, enough must go through to complete the circuit and renew production. Water running in an aqueduct to turn a millwheel is a stream of energy; or electricity going through insulated wires; or goods in process from raw materials to finished product and conveyed by a system of transport. If the water channel is pierced with many small openings en route; or electricity taken off by more and more outlets; or the goods expropiated piecemeal at each stage of the process, finally not enough will go through for maintenance of the system. In the energy system comprised in an exchange of goods, the producers and processors have to get back enough to enable them to keep on producing and working up the raw materials and to provide transport...
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