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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
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The authority is exploring the construction of a Chesapeake Bay crossing in the same area as the dual-span suspension bridge, given its use and its age.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 25 July 2024
Along the way, hikers are treated to quiet, backcountry swimming holes, impressive suspension bridges, and several historical sites.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2024
This centerpiece park features a waterfall, gardens, public art, and Liberty Bridge, a pedestrian-friendly suspension bridge.
—Katie Seemann, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2024
Jonathan Rohloff said the cable system could be reconfigured in a style similar to a suspension bridge, with wood planks placed 6 inches or a foot apart to provide hikers with something to step on besides smooth rock.
—Tribune News Service, The Mercury News, 26 July 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1821, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
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 2 Oct. 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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