drawbridge

noun

draw·​bridge ˈdrȯ-ˌbrij 

: a bridge made to be raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or hinder passage see castle illustration

Illustration of drawbridge

Examples of drawbridge in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The structure is made up of two towers that look a bit like train trestles and a drawbridge-looking structure that helped bounce the sound toward the audience. —Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025

Once the drawbridge has been lowered, someone is allowed inside and trusted to roam freely. —Maxwell Alles, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025

The widow of a man who died while crossing a drawbridge in downtown Milwaukee three years ago has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Milwaukee and several contractors. —Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025

Dozens of competitors went head to head to navigate obstacles like a drawbridge and cobblestones, blending artistic design with cycling skill. —Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for drawbridge

• abridge
• footbridge
• oxbridge
• bridge
• fridge
• midge
• ridge

Kids Definition

drawbridge

noun

draw·​bridge -ˌbrij 

: a bridge made to be wholly or partly raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or prevent passage