Culvert

Pronunciation: /ˈkʌlvərt/

Culvert (noun)

  1. A covered channel under a road or path that carries water from one side to the other.
  2. A structure that lets a stream or drainage flow pass through an embankment or barrier.

Examples

  • The road drainage tunnel carries rainwater under the road.
  • Workers inspect the road drainage tunnel after heavy storms.