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 easement crosses sensitive marine ecosystems over a swing bridge at the Swinomish Channel and a trestle across Padilla Bay within the reservation.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2023
The Seattle Department of Transportation managed to return traffic to its lower West Seattle swing bridge by midday Tuesday, far sooner than its target of completing drawspan repairs on Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 10, 2023
The swing bridge has been shuttered to traffic since Dec. 23, when it became stuck in the open position.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 12, 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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