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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
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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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