ophaalbrug

Dutch (Brabantic)

/ˈɔpɦaːlˌbrʏx/

noun
Definitions
  • drawbridge
  • Specifically, a type of drawbridge that uses a counterweight above the bridge deck to reduce the amount of power required to open.

Etymology

Compound from Dutch, Flemish ophalen + Dutch, Flemish brug (bridge).

Origin

Dutch (Brabantic)

brug

Gloss

bridge

Concept
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Motion

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Kanji

橋

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🌉

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