WorldAugust 9, 2026

culvert

KUL-vurt

Definition

A tunnel or pipe that carries water or a small stream under a road, railway, or embankment.

Etymology

Originating from the Middle English 'colvert,' the word is likely derived from the Old French 'coulvert' or 'couvert,' meaning covered, referring to a channel that is enclosed beneath a structure.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe the location where a fatal vehicular accident occurred, indicating the hazardous nature of the road environment.

Tribunal awards Rs 44L to children of couple killed in UP road accident

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