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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.drawbridgedrawbridge - 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
drawbridge [ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ] nponte m levatoio


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The latest tenants of the Manor House had, however, with characteristic energy, set this right, and the drawbridge was not only capable of being raised, but actually was raised every evening and lowered every morning.
The drawbridge was down, and the duty of the day was about being entered upon.
There is a saying that if a stranger will pass over the drawbridge and walk across the court to the castle front without saying anything, he can made a wish and it will be fulfilled.
 
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