pivot bridge

noun

A form of swing bridge in which one span, called the pivot span, turns about a central vertical axis.

Meanings

nounpivot bridge (plural pivot bridges)

plural pivot bridges

  1. A form of swing bridge in which one span, called the pivot span, turns about a central vertical axis.
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