land bridge
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- A relatively fast rail or road route over land, especially one for transporting goods.
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Etymology
From land (noun) + bridge (noun).
Derived words
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