Phrase guide

covered bridge

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bridge with a (usually wooden) house-like structure covering it, to protect it from the elements.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a bridge whose passageway is protected by a roof and enclosing sides

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: bridge, span

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 廊橋 /廊桥 (lángqiáo) — bridge with a house-like structure covering it
  • Finnish: katettu silta — bridge with a house-like structure covering it
  • German: gedeckte Brücke — bridge with a house-like structure covering it
  • Portuguese: ponte coberta — bridge with a house-like structure covering it
  • Russian: кры́тый мост (krýtyj most) — bridge with a house-like structure covering it