First Known Use: 1773
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culvert
noun cul·vert \ˈkəl-vərt\
: a drain or pipe that allows water to flow under a road or railroad
Full Definition of CULVERT
1
: a transverse drain
2
: a conduit for a culvert
3
: a bridge over a culvert
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culvert
noun cul·vert \ˈkəl-vərt\
Definition of CULVERT for Kids
: a drain or waterway crossing under a road or railroad
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