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drawbridge: see bridge bridge, structure built over water or any obstacle or depression to allow the passage of pedestrians or vehicles. See also viaduct .
Early Bridges..... Click the link for more information. . drawbridge a bridge that may be raised to prevent access or to enable vessels to pass drawbridge [′drȯ‚brij] (civil engineering) Any bridge that can be raised, lowered, or drawn aside to provide clear passage for ships. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The state Transportation Department is looking into replacing that bridge - the Schuyler Heim Draw Bridge between Terminal Island and Wilmington - which could take several years. |
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