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suspension bridge
noun
: a bridge that is hung from two or more cables that are held up by towers
Full Definition of SUSPENSION BRIDGE
: a bridge that has its roadway suspended from two or more cables usually passing over towers and securely anchored at the ends — see bridge illustration
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First Known Use of SUSPENSION BRIDGE
1821
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