aquaduct

/ˈækwɪdʌkt/

Definitions

1. noun

A structure or system for conveying water, especially by gravity, from a distant source, as from a spring, river, or lake, to a place of use, such as a city or a garden.

“The ancient Romans built a series of aqueducts to supply their cities with fresh water.”

Synonyms

  • canal
  • watercourse

Antonyms

  • dryland
  • waterless