swing bridge
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 horizonta
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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.
Turn right here and walk along the harbour side to the swing bridge.
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(NZ) A rope bridge, or simple suspension bridge, which swings (oscillates) as pedestrians walk across.
Turn right here and walk along the harbour side to the swing bridge.
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