catenary bridge

noun

a bridge in which the horizontal deck is suspended from a reverse catenary to counteract bending.

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Meanings

nouncatenary bridge (plural catenary bridges)

plural catenary bridges

  1. architecturea bridge in which the horizontal deck is suspended from a reverse catenary to counteract bending.
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