1
: a transverse drain
2
: a conduit for a culvert
3
: a bridge over a culvert
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The response team set up two culvert traps, which resemble large tubes, specifically designed for black bears, according to the wildlife department.
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
The culvert needs to be inspected for damage from the fire, officials said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
The pair then dumped the teen’s nude body in a culvert.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
However, her remains were discovered in a culvert at Ainsworth State Park – 35 miles to the east.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 May 2024
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Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 5 June 2024
The culvert needs to be inspected for damage from the fire, officials said.
—Lauren Penington, The Denver Post, 16 May 2024
The pair then dumped the teen’s nude body in a culvert.
—Liam Quinn, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
However, her remains were discovered in a culvert at Ainsworth State Park – 35 miles to the east.
—Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 21 May 2024
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“Culvert.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/culvert. Accessed 13 Jun. 2024.
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culvert
noun
cul·vert
ˈkəl-vərt 
: a drain or waterway crossing under a road or railroad
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