drawbridge

UK
/ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
US
/ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ/

Übersetzungen

drawbridgesubstantiv
drawbridges
Pl.
UK
/ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/
US
/ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ/
подъемный мост
The castle was protected by a drawbridge.
Замок был защищен подъемным мостом.
Synonyme
lift bridge
movable bridge
swing bridge
drawbridgeadjektiv
UK
/ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ/
US
/ˈdrɔˌbrɪdʒ/
Used attributively before a noun (e.g., drawbridge cables).

Definitionen

drawbridgesubstantiv
A bridge that can be raised, lowered, or moved to allow or prevent passage, typically over a moat or river.
The castle was protected by a drawbridge that could be raised to keep invaders out.
Figuratively, any controllable barrier or point of access that can be opened or closed as required.
The new security protocol acts as a drawbridge, letting in only verified users.
drawbridgeadjektiv
Relating to or intended for use with a drawbridge.
The maintenance crew replaced the worn drawbridge chains.