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swingbridge

swingbridge is the alternative form 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

Forms of swingbridge

pluralswingbridges

Questions about swingbridge

What is swingbridge the alternative form of?
Swingbridge is the alternative form of swing bridge.

Words near swingbridge in the dictionary

  1. swingbeat
  2. swingbin
  3. swingbins
  4. swingboat
  5. swingboats
  6. swingbridge
  7. swingbridges
  8. swingby
  9. swingbys
  10. swinge
  11. swingebuckler

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