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bailey bridge

/ˈbeɪli brɪdʒ/

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/ˈbeɪli brɪdʒ/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТип портативного сборного моста с фермами, разработанный во время Второй мировой войны, предназначенный для быстрой сборки из стандартных компонентов без использования тяжелой техники.

A type of portable, prefabricated truss bridge developed during World War II, designed to be assembled quickly from standard components without heavy equipment.

  1. Portable military bridgeC1formal

    A type of prefabricated, truss bridge that can be assembled quickly without heavy equipment, used primarily in military operations.

    ruПортативный военный мост

    • The engineers constructed a bailey bridge across the river in just a few hours.
    • During the war, bailey bridges were essential for moving troops and supplies.
    • The temporary bailey bridge was replaced by a permanent structure after the conflict.