drawbridge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).
A tendency to provide only limited access.

/ˈdɹɔːbɹɪd͡ʒ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-drawbridge.wav /ˈdɹɑbɹɪd͡ʒ/

drawbridge drawbridges

From draw + bridge.

bascule bridge

drawbridged drawbridge mentality pull up the drawbridge

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