vertical-lift bridge

noun

A type of lifting bridge for road and/or rail traffic where the span is lifted at both ends, remaining horizontal and not tilting.

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Meanings

nounvertical-lift bridge (plural vertical-lift bridges)

plural vertical-lift bridges

  1. A type of lifting bridge for road and/or rail traffic where the span is lifted at both ends, remaining horizontal and not tilting.
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APA

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Chicago

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