iron bridge

noun

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

“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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Meanings

nouniron bridge (plural iron bridges)

plural iron bridges

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

    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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Chicago

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