Key Famous Bridges Vocabulary - Sunshine Skyway Bridge

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 in North America that has 50 states

one of the political areas with limited law-making abilities that together form a federal country, like those of Germany or the US

a state in southeastern United States between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate states during the American Civil War

to join two or more things together

to fill the role or take the place of someone or something

to physically harm something

able to withstand physical stress or pressure due to its solid construction

protected from any danger

a tall and often narrow building that stands alone or is part of a castle, church, or other larger buildings

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

a hard material used for building structures, made by mixing cement, water, sand, and small stones

a thick rope made of wire or hemp, often used for lifting, towing, or securing objects

to provide support or lift to something or someone, often by bearing the weight or preventing it from falling or collapsing

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

(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

a very strong and destructive wind that moves in circles, often seen in the Caribbean

having a lot of value

the act of going to a different place, usually a place that is far

a large road vehicle used for carrying goods

someone who visits a place or travels to different places for pleasure

to go somewhere for a short time, especially to see something

to take pleasure or find happiness in something or someone

visually pleasing in a charming way

the event during which the sun goes down

to become bright by means of color or light

an object or device that produces brightness, often an electronic item like a lamp

an area along a highway or freeway with facilities for travelers to rest, eat, and use restroom facilities

to use a device like a camera or cellphone to capture an image of something or someone

a type of outdoor furniture with a horizontal tabletop and attached benches or seats, designed to seat multiple people

a room that has a toilet and a sink, and often times a bathtub or a shower as well