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floating bridge

/ˈfləʊtɪŋ brɪdʒ/

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/ˈfləʊtɪŋ brɪdʒ/B2formaltechnical
  • ruМост, который поддерживается понтонами или держится на плаву на поверхности воды, а не на неподвижных опорах или столбах, часто используется для временных переправ или в местах с глубокой водой.

A bridge that is supported by pontoons or floats on the surface of water, rather than by fixed piers or pillars, often used for temporary crossings or in areas with deep water.

  1. Temporary or permanent water crossingB2formal

    A bridge that is supported by pontoons or floats, allowing it to rest on the water's surface rather than on fixed piers.

    ruПлавучий мост

    • The army constructed a floating bridge to cross the river quickly.
    • Seattle's Evergreen Point Floating Bridge is one of the longest in the world.
    • Floating bridges are often used in areas with deep water or soft seabeds.