land bridge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An isthmus or other land connection between landmasses, chiefly one which existed during prehistoric times, by which it is theorized that animals and plants were able to spread from one landmass to another.
  2. A relatively fast rail or road route over land, especially one for transporting goods.

Pronunciation

/ˈlænd ˌbɹɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Naomi Persephone Amethyst (NaomiAmethyst)-land bridge.wav

Word forms

land bridge land bridges landbridge land-bridge

Etymology

From land (noun) + bridge (noun).

Derived words

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