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Noun Concept
Categories: Vertical lift bridges, All articles needing additional references, Moveable bridges, Articles with short description, Bridges by structural type
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drawbridge  lift bridge  vertical-lift bridge  moveable bridge  Elevated bridge
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A bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it WordNet 3.0
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A bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet
A moveable bridge, or movable bridge, is a bridge that moves to allow passage for boats or barges. Wikipedia
A vertical-lift bridge or just lift bridge is a type of movable bridge in which a span rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck. Wikipedia
Bridge that moves to allow passage, usually of watercraft Wikidata
Movable bridge in which a span rises vertically while remaining parallel with the deck Wikidata
Bridge which can be raised. Wiktionary (translation)
A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it). Wiktionary
A design of lifting bridge for road and/or rail traffic where the span is lifted at both ends, remaining horizontal and not tilting. Wiktionary