Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cable-stayed bridge

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables: ca-ble-s-tayed bridge
IPA

29

Scrabble Score

17

Letters

4

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A bridge where the deck is supported by cables (wire ropes) attached directly to pillars.

Inflected Forms

cable-stayed bridges (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

suspension bridge catenary bridge truss bridge trestle bridge lattice bridge movable bridge

Questions

What does cable-stayed bridge mean?: A bridge where the deck is supported by cables (wire ropes) attached directly to pillars.

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