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swing bridge

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swing bridge
n
1. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) Also called pivot bridge turn bridge a low bridge that can be rotated about a vertical axis, esp to permit the passage of ships Compare drawbridge
2. (Engineering / Civil Engineering) NZ a pedestrian bridge over a river, suspended by heavy wire cables
Translations
swing bridge nponte m girevole


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Tyne Bridge is congested, Redheugh leads to a mass confusion of traffic lights and the Swing Bridge only gives access to Scotswood Road or City Road.
Spectators at Newcastle's Swing Bridge saw the spectacular finish to Stage Two of the biggest bike race in country as Holland's Kai Reus held off the bunch to claim the leader's yellow jersey.
We therefore booked into the Dolphin Hotel, which has an excellent view of the swing bridge and so also on this occasion the forthcoming ceremony.
 
 
 
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