Phrase guide

iron bridge

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A bridge made of iron (any combination of cast iron and wrought iron), unlike newer metal bridges, which are made of steel.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The townsfolk were excited when the old wooden bridge was replaced with the first iron bridge that most folks had ever seen.

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: bridge, infrastructure

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Translations

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  • Bulgarian: желе́зен мост (želézen most) — bridge made of iron