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BRIDGE LEAF [1 record]

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Record 1 1988-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
DEF

one of the moving portions of a drawbridge.

DEF

The part of a draw-bridge or bascule bridge which is raised upon a hinge.

OBS

Drawbridge: a bridge of which either the whole or a part is made to be raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or hinder passage.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
DEF

Dans certains ponts mobiles, travée qui se déplace en position de console pour dégager une passe navigable.

DEF

partie franchissant l'obstacle dans un pont mobile.

Spanish

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