Aqueduct may refer to:
Structures
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Aqueduct (bridge)
Aqueducts (or water bridges) are bridges constructed to convey watercourses across gaps such as valleys or ravines. The term ''aqueduct'' may also be used to refer to the Aqueduct (water supply), entire watercourse, as well as the bridge. Larg ...
, a bridge to convey water over an obstacle, such as a ravine or valley
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Navigable aqueduct, or water bridge, a structure to carry navigable waterway canals over other rivers, valleys, railways or roads
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Aqueduct (water supply)
An aqueduct is a watercourse constructed to carry water from a source to a distribution point far away. In modern engineering, the term ''aqueduct'' is used for any system of pipes, ditches, canals, tunnels, and other structures used for this p ...
, a watercourse constructed to convey water
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Acequia, a community-operated watercourse used in Spain and former Spanish colonies in the Americas
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Aryk, an artificial channel for redirecting water in Central Asia and other countries
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Elan aqueduct carries water to Birmingham
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Levada
A levada is an irrigation channel or aqueduct specific to the Portuguese Atlantic region of Madeira.
History
In Madeira, the levadas originated out of the necessity of bringing large amounts of water from the west and northwest of the island ...
, an irrigation channel or aqueduct specific to the Portuguese island of Madeira
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Puquios, underground water systems in Chile and Peru
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Roman aqueduct
The Romans constructed aqueducts throughout their Republic and later Empire, to bring water from outside sources into cities and towns. Aqueduct water supplied public baths, latrines, fountains, and private households; it also supported mining o ...
, water supply systems constructed during the Roman Empire
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Aqueduct of Segovia, a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain
Anatomy
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Cerebral aqueduct in the brain
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Vestibular aqueduct in the inner ear
Places
*Aqueduct, former name of
Monolith, California, U.S.
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Aqueduct, New York, U.S.
Other uses
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Aqueduct (band), an indie pop band
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Aqueduct (comics), a fictional character in Marvel Comics
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Aqueduct Press, an American publisher
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Aqueduct Racetrack
Aqueduct Racetrack is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and casino in the South Ozone Park, Queens, South Ozone Park and Jamaica, Queens, Jamaica neighborhoods of Queens, New York City, United States. Aqueduct is the only racetrack locate ...
, a horse racing track and racino, located in New York City
*"Aqueduct", a song by Squarepusher from ''
Just a Souvenir''
See also
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List of aqueducts
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Aqueduct Bridge (disambiguation)
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