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Culvert
01
a structure, typically made of concrete or metal, that allows water to flow under a road, railway, or other obstruction, helping to prevent flooding and maintain the natural flow of water
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
culverts
Examples
The workers installed a new culvert under the highway to improve drainage and prevent flooding during heavy rains.
