HyperDic: civil_engineer

English > 1 sense of the expression civil engineer:
NOUNperson civil engineeran engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.)
English > civil engineer: 1 sense > noun 1, person
MeaningAn engineer trained to design and construct and maintain public works (roads or bridges or harbors etc.).
InstancesSteinman, David Barnard SteinmanUnited States civil engineer noted for designing suspension bridges (including the George Washington Bridge) (1886-1960)
Narrowerhighway engineerA civil engineer who specializes in the design / design and construction of roads and highways
Broaderengineer, applied scientist, technologistA person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
Spanishingeniero de caminos
Catalanenginyer de camins

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