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overbridge
This term describes a specific architectural solution for grade separation, primarily used to ensure the safety of pedestrians or vehicles by lifting them above a potential hazard. It carries a functional, utilitarian connotation, often associated with urban planning, civil engineering, and transit infrastructure.
While similar to a footbridge, an overbridge is a broader category that can accommodate motorized traffic or heavy machinery. In British English, it is a standard term for these structures, whereas American English more frequently employs terms like overpass or pedestrian bridge depending on the specific use case.
Meanings
Examples
The pedestrians used the overbridge to cross the busy highway safely.
The old stone overbridge has stood over the railway for over a century.
I wonder if the overbridge is wide enough for two wheelchairs to pass.
The train passed underneath the concrete overbridge at high speed.
Let us take the overbridge to avoid the traffic lights.
The structural integrity of the overbridge was questioned after the earthquake.
The structural integrity of the overbridge was questioned after the earthquake.
I can see the city skyline from the top of the overbridge.