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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

culvert

/kʌlvərt/ noun · British & US
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What does culvert mean?

noun

A structure, such as a pipe or a tunnel, that carries a stream or a road over a depression or an obstacle, typically a road or a railway.

Example

"The culvert beneath the highway allowed water to flow freely under the road."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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