drawbridge
/ˈdɹɔːbɹɪdʒ/
B1 · Intermediate★★☆☆☆
Simple Meaning
a bridge that can be pulled up to let boats pass or to stop people from crossing.
When to Use
💬Daily Conversation✈️Travel English
Intermediate — can handle common situations
Examples in Conversation
“The castle has a drawbridge over a big ditch.”
“We had to wait ten minutes because the drawbridge was up for a boat.”
Learning Path
▶Full Definition
A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).
Related Words
Synonyms:
lift bridgemovable bridge
Antonyms:
fixed bridge
Word Family:
drawbridgesbridge