drawbridge

• Pont qui peut être levé, abaissé ou écarté afin d'empêcher le passage ou de permettre la circulation des bateaux et navires.

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.

   pont-levis

   • 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.