suspension bridge

noun

: a bridge that has its roadway suspended from two or more cables usually passing over towers and securely anchored at the ends see bridge illustration

Examples of suspension bridge in a Sentence

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Word History

First Known Use

1821, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of suspension bridge was in 1821

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“Suspension bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suspension%20bridge. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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suspension bridge

noun
: a bridge that has its roadway suspended from two or more cables usually passing over towers and strongly anchored at the ends

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