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Horace Wilkinson Bridge

Horace Wilkinson Bridge

9.2
A road that goes over the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, Louisiana
  • proper noun
  • Literature
translation icon : Puente Horace Wilkinson
  • The Horace Wilkinson Bridge spans the mighty Mississippi River, connecting Baton Rouge to the neighboring areas.

Examples

  • The Horace Wilkinson Bridge is a vital link for commuters in Baton Rouge.

  • Traffic was delayed on the Horace Wilkinson Bridge due to maintenance work.

  • At sunset, the Horace Wilkinson Bridge offers a stunning view of the Mississippi River.

  • The Horace Wilkinson Bridge is a vital connection in Baton Rouge.

  • Have you ever crossed the Horace Wilkinson Bridge?

  • Many tourists visit the Horace Wilkinson Bridge to enjoy breathtaking views of the cityscape.

  • When driving over the Horace Wilkinson Bridge, you'll get a beautiful view of the river below.

Synonyms

Baton Rouge Bridge
vsHorace Wilkinson Bridge
3.7

A bridge that crosses the Mississippi River at Baton Rouge, Louisiana

is an alternative name used for the identical bridge

Surface Forms

Horace Wilkinson Bridge main

Morphology

Horace + Wilkinson + bridge

A B1 learner who knows 'bridge' will understand this is the name of a bridge (i.e., a built crossing) but the personal names 'Horace' and 'Wilkinson' are arbitrary referents and do not convey the specific attributes. The expression thus gives partial, predictable information (it is a bridge) but not the detailed meaning (cantilever, spanning the Mississippi at Baton Rouge), so full interpretation requires prior knowledge.

Etymology

The Horace Wilkinson Bridge is 'named after' a person called Horace Wilkinson. Imagine two long arms reaching from each river bank and meeting in the middle to hold the road across the Mississippi, so you can remember it is the main bridge crossing at Baton Rouge.