culvert
Americannoun
noun
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a drain or covered channel that crosses under a road, railway, etc
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a channel for an electric cable
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a tunnel through which water is pumped into or out of a dry dock
Etymology
Origin of culvert
First recorded in 1765–75; origin uncertain
Example Sentences
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Human waste spilled out of the overflowing communal latrines near Nyariaka’s house and into the fetid water filling the culverts.
From Salon
The flooding in Cwmbwrla comes after issues caused by a collapsed culvert first emerged in September.
From BBC
Local authorities were hampered by limited budgets and - because many culverts cross public and private land - there were unclear responsibilities for maintenance.
From BBC
The study, published Thursday in the journal Science, tracked air pollution emanating from a foamy, churning section of the river where water falls from culverts.
From Los Angeles Times
The once-abundant fish disappeared after the concrete culvert, installed in 1952 to support the highway, blocked their ability to migrate between fresh- and saltwater.
From Los Angeles Times
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