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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The railroad crosses sensitive marine ecosystems using a swing bridge over the Swinomish Channel and a trestle across Padilla Bay within the reservation.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 4, 2024
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
The railroad crosses sensitive marine ecosystems over a swing bridge over the Swinomish Channel and a trestle across Padilla Bay within the reservation.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 20, 2023
The lower West Seattle swing bridge was experiencing mechanical issues, the Seattle Department of Transportation announced on Twitter, shortly after 8 a.m.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2022
“The swing bridge is about to open,” said Mom.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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