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duiker

duiker

9.9
A small pipe or channel that lets water flow under a road
  • noun
  • South African
translation icon : desagüe
  • Engineers inspected the duiker to ensure water could flow freely under the railway.

Examples

  • A new duiker was installed to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

  • The heavy rain flooded the field because the duiker beneath the road was blocked by debris.

  • The duiker allowed water to flow under the road.

  • Many duikers are used to manage water flow in the area.

  • Engineers inspected the duiker to ensure water could flow freely under the railway.

  • The heavy rain flooded the field because the duiker beneath the road was blocked by debris.

  • A new duiker was installed to prevent flooding during the rainy season.

Synonyms

culvert
vsduiker
  • Specialized
9 6.8

A pipe under a road or railway that lets water flow

means the same structure using a different name
underdrain
vsduiker
  • Specialized
6.8

A pipe below ground that carries away extra water from soil and buildings

passes water under roads and embankments rather than draining soil

How Big

tunnel
615 1.0
duiker
  • South African
9.9
drain
122 1.0

Surface Forms

duiker singular
duikers plural

Etymology

Duiker can also mean a small pipe or channel under a road, and the word comes from Dutch and Afrikaans duiken meaning 'to dive', because the pipe 'dives' under the road to let water pass. That is why a duiker refers to a culvert or small drainage pipe.