a bridge formed of an arch of timber or iron, often braced, the thrust of which is resisted by a tie forming a chord of the arch.

See also: Bowstring

Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, published 1913 by G. & C. Merriam Co.

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The public could be able to walk across the steel bowstring bridge in Victoria Park by the end of the year.

Bridging the gap.

LM Engineering has been involved in many prestige projects including the 60 metre span Bowstring Bridge at Drome Corner, near Queensferry, which was completed in 2004 for Balfour Beatty.

Redundancies as engineering firm looks for buyer; Air Products supplier hit by closure

There was a magnificent bowstring bridge near the station which was an ideal site for advertising posters.

Technical marvel; City railway served our busy port

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Bowstring bridge