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a bridge that can open by pivoting on a central pier to let vessels pass.[1700-10]
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swing bridge
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Swing bridge — Swing Swing, n. 1. The act of swinging; a waving, oscillating, or vibratory motion of a hanging or pivoted object; oscillation; as, the swing of a pendulum. [1913 Webster] 2. Swaying motion from one side or direction to the other; as, some men… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
swing bridge — swing bridges N COUNT A swing bridge is a low bridge that can be opened either in the middle or on one side in order to let ships pass through … English dictionary
swing bridge — n BrE a bridge that can be pulled up for tall ships to go under it … Dictionary of contemporary English
swing bridge — n. a bridge that can be swung back in a horizontal plane to allow tall vessels, etc. to pass … English World dictionary
Swing bridge — A swing bridge is a movable bridge that has as its primary structural support a vertical locating pin and support ring at or near to its center, about which the turning span can then pivot horizontally as shown in the animated illustration below … Wikipedia
swing bridge — noun also swing drawbridge : a drawbridge that opens and closes to river craft by rotating around a central pier called also swivel bridge; compare lift bridge * * * a bridge that can open by pivoting on a central pier to let vessels pass. [1700… … Useful english dictionary
swing bridge — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms swing bridge : singular swing bridge plural swing bridges British a bridge over a river that can swing sideways to let ships pass … English dictionary
Swing Bridge at New Bridge Landing — Draw Bridge at New Bridge U.S. National Register of Historic Places New Jersey Register of Historic Places … Wikipedia
Swing Bridge, River Tyne — Infobox Bridge bridge name = Swing Bridge caption = The High Level Bridge towers above the Swing Bridge across the River Tyne; photograph facing Newcastle official name = locale = Newcastle Gateshead, England carries = Motor vehicle; Pedestrians… … Wikipedia
swing bridge — /ˈswɪŋ brɪdʒ/ (say swing brij) noun 1. a bridge which is pivoted and may be swung open horizontally to allow ships to pass; pivot bridge. 2. a pedestrian bridge suspended by cables …
