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Meanings of
lift bridge
in English
Portuguese
ponte levadiça
Catalan
pont llevadís
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A bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it.
drawbridge
Portuguese
ponte levadiça
Usage of
lift bridge
in English
1
It is the longest
lift
bridge
in the world, 312 ft. long.
2
The early gray February twilight was closing in upon them when they left the
lifted
bridge
.
3
The only entry was now by a
lifting
bridge
;
and pointed stakes were driven in beside the upright palisade.
4
Those driving east towards Westport might recall it as the village with a lock and
lifting
bridge
for cruisers.
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Translations for
lift bridge
Portuguese
ponte levadiça
Catalan
pont llevadís