Key Famous Bridges Vocabulary - Akashi Kaikyo Bridge
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known by a lot of people
a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other
a country that is in East Asia and made up of many islands
used to add another item, fact, or action to what has already been mentioned
to join two or more things together
a port city in Japan on Osaka Bay in southern Honshu; was damaged by an earthquake in 1995
to stretch or reach from one side to another, covering a space or distance
a type of bridge that uses cables suspended from tall towers or pylons to support the bridge deck
able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction
to put together different materials such as brick to make a building, etc.
(of wind, tide, or waves) having great power or force
air that moves quickly or strongly in a current as a result of natural forces
the sudden movement and shaking of the earth's surface, usually causing damage
protected from any danger
to need a specific amount of time to do something or for something to be done or happen
to make something easier, particularly by improving the situation
the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far
to use a particular route or means of transport in order to go somewhere
a boat or ship used to transport passengers and sometimes vehicles, usually across a body of water
extremely pleasing to the mind or senses
a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings
to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing
to make something bright by means of color or light
in every part of the world
a path for walking, typically built outdoors and above the ground level
to cover a significant distance or expanse
to physically harm something
