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drawbridge
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draw·bridge  (drôbrj)
n.
A bridge that can be raised or drawn aside either to prevent access or to permit passage beneath it.

drawbridge [ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ]
n
(Engineering / Civil Engineering) a bridge that may be raised to prevent access or to enable vessels to pass
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.drawbridge - a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath itdrawbridge - a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
bridge, span - a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Translations
drawbridge [ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ] Npuente m levadizo
drawbridge [ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ] npont-levis m
drawbridge
nZugbrücke f
drawbridge [ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ] nponte m levatoio


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