swing bridge
Americannoun
noun
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Also called: pivot bridge. turn bridge. a low bridge that can be rotated about a vertical axis, esp to permit the passage of ships Compare drawbridge
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a pedestrian bridge over a river, suspended by heavy wire cables
Etymology
Origin of swing bridge
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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After descending, riders can turn back, pedal to Alki Beach, or loop all the way around West Seattle, returning to Sodo via Pigeon Hill back roads and the low West Seattle swing bridge.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 9, 2024
The lower Spokane Street swing bridge to West Seattle will close Saturday until Oct.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2023
The railroad crosses sensitive marine ecosystems over a swing bridge over the Swinomish Channel, near the site of last week’s wreck; and a trestle across Padilla Bay within the reservation.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 23, 2023
Pedestrians and cyclists will continue using their lane on the lower Spokane Street swing bridge.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 17, 2022
“The swing bridge is about to open,” said Mom.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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