aqueducts

In fact, in Massachusetts and some other states, these initial water delivery systems are still called aqueducts.

Flushed W. Hodding Carter 2006

In fact, in Massachusetts and some other states, these initial water delivery systems are still called aqueducts.

Flushed W. Hodding Carter 2006

The early emperors raised there some large and important structures, such as aqueducts, amphitheatres and baths.

Smith's Bible Dictionary 1884

Many of the great processes of internal improvement, such as aqueducts for the supply of great cities, railroad cuts and embankments, and the like, divert water from its natural channels and affect its distribution and ultimate discharge.

Earth as Modified by Human Action, The~ Chapter 04 (historical) 1874

Sometimes he was absent for a season from the city, -- visiting fortresses and encampments, or inspecting the public works, such as aqueducts and canals, which were in progress of construction.

Nero Makers of History Series Jacob Abbott 1841

Many of the great processes of internal improvement, such as aqueducts for the supply of great cities, railroad cuts and embankments, and the like, divert water from its natural channels and affect its distribution and ultimate discharge.

The Earth as Modified by Human Action George P. Marsh 1841

"aqueducts," though this term is sometimes used for waterways which have no bridge structure.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 4, Part 3 "Brescia" to "Bulgaria" Various

For some five hundred years, as the Roman Empire held sway, expansive networks of roads, bridges, and aqueducts fluidly connected Latin-speakers to one another.

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

For some five hundred years, as the Roman Empire held sway, expansive networks of roads, bridges, and aqueducts fluidly connected Latin-speakers to one another.

The English Is Coming! Leslie Dunton-Downer 2010

McKale and I had been to Rome twice on advertising incentive trips, and I was quite familiar with the beautiful fountain of Neptune that capped the end of the ancient Roman aqueducts.

Miles to Go Richard Paul Evans 2011