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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 *
Navigable aqueduct Navigable aqueducts (sometimes called water bridges) are bridge structures that carry navigable waterway canals over other rivers, valleys, railways or roads. They are primarily distinguished by their size, carrying a larger cross-section of wa ...
, or water bridge, a structure to carry navigable waterway canals over other rivers, valleys, railways or roads *
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 **
Acequia An acequia () or séquia () is a community-operated watercourse used in Spain and former Spanish colonies in the Americas for irrigation. Particularly in Spain, the Andes, northern Mexico, and the modern-day American Southwest particularly n ...
, a community-operated watercourse used in Spain and former Spanish colonies in the Americas ** Aryk, an artificial channel for redirecting water in Central Asia and other countries ** Elan aqueduct carries water to Birmingham **
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 **
Puquios Puquios (from Quechua ''pukyu'' meaning source, spring, or water well) are ancient systems of subterranean aqueducts which allow water to be transported over long distances in hot dry climates without loss of much of the water to evapora ...
, underground water systems in Chile and Peru *
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 ** Aqueduct of Segovia, a Roman aqueduct in Segovia, Spain


Anatomy

* Cerebral aqueduct in the brain *
Vestibular aqueduct At the hinder part of the medial wall of the vestibule is the orifice of the vestibular aqueduct, which extends to the posterior surface of the petrous portion of the temporal bone. It transmits a small vein, and contains a tubular prolongation ...
in the inner ear


Places

*Aqueduct, former name of
Monolith, California Monolith (formerly, Aqueduct) is an unincorporated community in the Tehachapi Valley, in Kern County, California. The community is located east of Tehachapi, at an elevation of in the southern Sierra Nevada and eastern Tehachapi Pass areas. ...
, U.S. * Aqueduct, New York, U.S.


Other uses

* Aqueduct (band), an indie pop band * Aqueduct (comics), a fictional character in Marvel Comics *
Aqueduct Press Aqueduct Press is a publisher based in Seattle, Washington, United States that publishes material featuring a feminist viewpoint. History Aqueduct Press was founded in 2004 by L. Timmel Duchamp. The company has focused on publishing speculati ...
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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 ''Just a Souvenir'' is the ninth album by Squarepusher, which was widely released on 27 October 2008. The album had been available to purchase as a download from bleep.com on 15 September 2008. The album originated in a daydream, in which Tom ...
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See also

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List of aqueducts This is a list of aqueducts. Africa Botswana *North-South Carrier Egypt *Aqueduct of the Nile (historic) *Bahr Yussef * Fresh Water Canal *Ibrahimiya Canal *Mahmoudiyah Canal *Sadat Canal (see also New Valley Project) *Sweet Water Canal Libya ...
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Aqueduct Bridge (disambiguation) Aqueduct Bridge may refer to: * Aqueduct Bridge (Clay City, Indiana), U.S. * Aqueduct Bridge (New York City), now called High Bridge, New York, U.S. * Aqueduct Bridge (Potomac River), between Georgetown, Washington, D.C. and Rosslyn, Virginia, U.S. ...
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