drawbridge Definition
- 1a bridge that can be raised and lowered to allow ships to pass underneath
- 2a type of bridge in which the deck can be lifted vertically
Using drawbridge: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "drawbridge" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The drawbridge was raised to let the ship pass through.
Example
The castle's drawbridge was lowered to let the visitors in.
Example
The old drawbridge was replaced with a new one last year.
drawbridge Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for drawbridge
- lift bridge
- bascule bridge
Phrases with drawbridge
pull up the drawbridge
to isolate oneself from the outside world or from other people
Example
After her breakup, she pulled up the drawbridge and refused to see anyone.
to become more open and welcoming to others
Example
The company decided to lower the drawbridge and collaborate with other businesses in the industry.
burn one's bridges (behind one)
to do something that makes it impossible to return to a previous situation or relationship
Example
By quitting his job without notice, he burned his bridges behind him and made it difficult to find another job in the same field.
Origins of drawbridge
from Middle English 'drawe brigge', meaning 'a bridge that can be drawn up or closed'
Summary: drawbridge in Brief
A 'drawbridge' [ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ] is a type of bridge that can be raised and lowered to allow ships to pass underneath. It is also known as a 'lift bridge' or 'bascule bridge.' The phrase 'pull up the drawbridge' means to isolate oneself, while 'lower the drawbridge' means to become more open and welcoming to others. 'Burn one's bridges (behind one)' is an idiom that means to do something that makes it impossible to return to a previous situation or relationship.
