ferry bridge

noun

: a floating or hanging structure hinged or movably fastened to a wharf to facilitate passing on or off a ferryboat

Word History

First Known Use

1696, in the meaning defined above

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Rhymes for ferry bridge

• abridge
• drawbridge
• footbridge
• oxbridge
• fridge
• midge
• ridge