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swing bridges

swing bridges is the plural of swing bridge.

Meaning of swing bridge

Noun

swing bridge (plural swing bridges)

  1. A movable bridge that has as its primary structural support a vertical locating pin and support ring, usually at or near to its centre of gravity, about which the turning span can then pivot horizontally.
    • When the scheme is completed, the 99-year-old swing bridge over the canal will be dispensed with as the new bridge will have sufficient height to allow clearance for the passage of canal traffic.1954 February, “Notes and News: Deviation at Bramwith”, in Railway Magazine, page 137
  2. (New Zealand) A rope bridge, or simple suspension bridge, which swings (oscillates) as pedestrians walk across.
    • Cross New Zealand's longest Swingbridge on the 110m long Buller Gorge Swingbridge, suspended 17 1/2 metres high above the mighty Buller River.2025 April 23 (last accessed), “Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park”, in Buller Gorge Swingbridge Adventure and Heritage Park

Questions about swing bridges

What is swing bridges the plural of?
Swing bridges is the plural of swing bridge.

Words near swing bridges in the dictionary

  1. swing back
  2. swing bin
  3. swing bins
  4. swing both ways
  5. swing bridge
  6. swing bridges
  7. swing by
  8. swing check valve
  9. swing check valves
  10. swing churn
  11. swing churns

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