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drawbridge

/ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/

/ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ/

Translations

drawbridgenoun

drawbridges

/ˈdrɔːbrɪdʒ/

/ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ/

подъемный мост

The castle was protected by a drawbridge.

Замок был защищен подъемным мостом.

Synonyms

lift bridge

movable bridge

swing bridge

drawbridgeadjective

/ˈdrɔːˌbrɪdʒ/

/ˈdrɔˌbrɪdʒ/

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., drawbridge cables).

Synonyms

drawbridgenoun

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.

drawbridgeadjective

Relating to or intended for use with a drawbridge.

The maintenance crew replaced the worn drawbridge chains.