aq•ue•duct (ăkwĭ-dŭkt′)
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Tweet n. 1. a. A pipe or channel designed to transport water from a remote source, usually by gravity. b. A bridgelike structure supporting a conduit or canal passing over a river or low ground. 2. Anatomy A channel or passage in an organ or a body part, especially such a channel for conveying fluid. (click for a larger image) aqueductPont du Gard, near Nîmes, France |
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