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swing bridge

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swing bridge
1. a low bridge that can be rotated about a vertical axis, esp to permit the passage of ships
2. NZ a pedestrian bridge over a river, suspended by heavy wire cables

swing bridge [′swiŋ ‚brij]
(civil engineering)
A movable bridge that pivots in a horizontal plane about a center pier.


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The swing bridge is controlled by the lock operator who denied us an opening in spite of my protests that we could not clear the bridge.
Design of the Third Avenue Swing Bridge over the Harlem River;
When asked to design a retractable bridge, Heatherwick was not content to redress existing types: swing bridge, lifting bridge, or rigid retractable.
 
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