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overpass

over·pass

UK/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpæs/ US/əʊvə(ɹ)ˈpɑːs/ uncommon us

noun

1.

bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels

  • “an overpass is called a flyover or a flypast in England”
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Origin

From over- + pass.

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