overpass

/ˈoʊvəˌpæs/

Definitions

1. noun

A road, railway, or other structure built above a road or waterway

“The overpass on the highway provided a safe passage for pedestrians.”

2. verb

To bridge or cross over a road or other obstacle

“The engineer had to overpass the river to reach the construction site.”

Synonyms

  • flyover
  • overbridge

Antonyms

  • tunnel
  • underpass