footbridge
Definition
Noun: A structure built to allow people to cross over an obstacle such as a road, railway, river, or other physical barrier, specifically designed for pedestrian use rather than for vehicles.
Usage
The word "footbridge" is used to specify a type of bridge whose primary and often exclusive purpose is for walking. It distinguishes such structures from bridges that carry vehicular traffic. It is a countable noun.
Examples
- The park has a wooden footbridge over the stream.
- For safety, a footbridge connects the two terminals over the busy highway.
- We crossed the old iron footbridge to reach the other side of the ravine.
Advanced Usage
- "Pedestrian footbridge": This phrase is sometimes used for extra clarity, though "footbridge" alone already implies pedestrian use.
- The city council approved funds for a new pedestrian footbridge near the school.
Variants and Related Words
- Pedestrian bridge: A direct synonym for "footbridge."
- Overpass: Often used for a bridge that carries a road or railway over another, but can also be a footbridge over a road.
- Footpath: A path for walking, which may lead to or cross a footbridge.
- Footway: A less common term for a path or part of a bridge intended for pedestrians.
Synonyms
- Pedestrian bridge
- Walkway (when referring to an elevated or bridging structure)
Related Phrases
- Suspension footbridge: A footbridge suspended from cables.
- Covered footbridge: A footbridge with a roof to protect users from the weather.
Noun
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a bridge designed for pedestrians
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