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drawbridge

/ˈdrɔː.brɪdʒ/

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noun

/ˈdrɔː.brɪdʒ/B1formal
  • ruМост, который можно поднимать, опускать или отводить в сторону, чтобы предотвратить проход или позволить лодкам и кораблям проплыть.

A bridge that can be raised, lowered, or drawn aside to prevent passage or to allow boats or ships to pass through.

  1. Movable bridgeB2formal

    A bridge that can be raised, lowered, or moved to allow passage of boats or to prevent entry.

    ruРазводной мост

    • The castle's drawbridge was raised every night for security.
    • The drawbridge opened to let the tall ship pass through.
    • Tourists watched as the drawbridge slowly lowered over the moat.
Forms
  • drawbridges plural form
  • drawbridges' possessive plural form
  • drawbridge's possessive singular form