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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 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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