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noun
A type of movable bridge over a body of water with one or two spans that can be raised to allow the passage of water traffic whenever necessary; the lifting movement may be either hinged or elevating.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: lift bridge, hoist bridge, bascule bridge
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: movable bridge, bridge, infrastructure
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