noun
drawbridge
DRAWB-rihj
Drawbridge (noun) means a bridge that can be raised or lowered, traditionally to block access to a castle or let boats pass beneath. Example: “The knights raised the drawbridge to keep the invaders out.”
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A bridge that can be raised or lowered, traditionally to block access to a castle or let boats pass beneath.
"The knights raised the drawbridge to keep the invaders out."
How to use drawbridge
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA movable bridge, historically over a castle moat, that can be lifted to block entry.
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Word forms
- Plural
- drawbridges
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Etymology
From Middle English drawebrigge, literally "bridge that is drawn" (pulled up).
Synonyms
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lift bridge
Rhymes for drawbridge
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What does “drawbridge” mean?
The word “drawbridge” means a bridge that can be raised or lowered, traditionally to block access to a castle or let boats pass beneath. In plain terms, a movable bridge, historically over a castle moat, that can be lifted to block entry.
How do you pronounce “drawbridge”?
“Drawbridge” is pronounced DRAWB-rihj (/ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ in IPA).
How do you use “drawbridge” in a sentence?
Here is “drawbridge” used in a sentence: “The knights raised the drawbridge to keep the invaders out.”
What part of speech is “drawbridge”?
“Drawbridge” is a noun.
Where does the word “drawbridge” come from?
The word “drawbridge” comes from Middle English. From Middle English drawebrigge, literally "bridge that is drawn" (pulled up).
