Overbridge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Overbridge is a noun meaning (British) A bridge that allows traffic to pass over a road, river, railway etc.
Meaning
(British) A bridge that allows traffic to pass over a road, river, railway etc.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To form a bridge over; to overarch.
Example Sentences
No major platform improvements have been possible in the past because the piers of an overbridge at the north end of the station prevented respacing of the tracks.
On the subject of permanent structures, the NYMR has Grosmont Tunnel (lined throughout), but only five overbridges, three of the last-named being the County Councils's ^([sic]) reponsibility for repair.
Word Forms
- overbridges
- overbridging
- overbridged
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include underbridge, footbridge, drawbridge, overwalk, bridge, viaduct.
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