gambetta

/ɡæmˈbɛtə/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of promenade or walkway, especially one with a decorative or monumental character.

“The city’s famous gambetta along the riverbank is a popular spot for tourists to stroll.”

2. noun

A raised walkway or platform, especially one used to improve drainage or provide access in a wet area.

“The engineer installed a gambetta to allow pedestrians to cross the flooded street safely.”

Synonyms

  • piazza
  • promenade
  • walkway

Antonyms

  • cul-de-sac
  • deadend