Meaning of swing bridge | Babel Free

Definitions

1. A movable bridge that has as its primary structural support a vertical locating pin and support ring, usually at or near to its centre of gravity, about which the turning span can then pivot horizontally.
2. A rope bridge, or simple suspension bridge, which swings (oscillates) as pedestrians walk across.
   New-Zealand

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Examples

“When the scheme is completed, the 99-year-old swing⟳ bridge over the canal will be dispensed with as the new bridge will have⟳ sufficient height to allow⟳ clearance for the passage of canal traffic.”

“Turn⟳ right here and walk⟳ along the harbour side to the swing⟳ bridge.”

“Then we cross a white swing⟳ bridge over the wide Caledonian Canal, which is opened several times a day.”

“Cross New Zealand's longest Swingbridge on the 110m long Buller Gorge Swingbridge, suspended 17 1/2 metres high above the mighty Buller River.”

“For an active day out, walk⟳ the most varied section of the Abel Tasman Coast Track from Medlands to Anchorage with return⟳ boat transfers from Kaiteriteri. This walk⟳ features the impressive Falls River Swing⟳ Bridge (15–20 metres high, depending on the tide height), Torrent Bay inlet, and Anchorage Beach.”

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