culvert Meaning & Definition
What Does Culvert Mean?
Culvert is used as a noun meaning A channel crossing under a road or railway for the draining of water. As a verb, it means To channel (a stream of water) through a culvert.
Culvert at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈkʌlvə(ɹ)t// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | culverts |
| Verb forms | culverts, culverting, culverted |
Culvert Definition (Noun)
- A channel crossing under a road or railway for the draining of water.
Culvert as a Verb
- To channel (a stream of water) through a culvert.
Noun
- A transverse channel under a road or railway for the draining of water.
Synonyms of Culvert
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Culvert synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Culvert
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Culvert in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
culvert (plural culverts)
culvert (third-person singular simple present culverts, present participle culverting, simple past and past participle culverted)
Words That Rhyme With Culvert
Origin of Culvert
Origin obscure,[1] with a number of possible etymologies suggested:
How to Pronounce Culvert
The standard pronunciation of culvert is //ˈkʌlvə(ɹ)t//, spoken in 1 syllable.
Quick Answers About Culvert
Is culvert a noun or a verb?
Culvert is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of culvert?
The plural of culvert is culverts.
What is the past tense of culvert?
The past tense of culvert is culverted. The present participle is culverting.