aqueduct
noun/ˈækwɪˌdʌkt/
Frequency rank: #13,879 most common English word
Meaning
A channel or pipe system built to transport water over a long distance.
Example sentence
Ancient Romans built aqueduct systems to carry fresh water from distant mountains into the city.
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