Etymology

Mabey bridge

Today it means: A portable, prefabricated truss bridge, designed for use by military engineering units. A recent development from the older Bailey bridge. Full definition →

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The story

Mabey + bridge. From the name of the manufacturer, the Mabey Group, from its founder Bevil Mabey.

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