Bailey bridge

Noun

Meaning

a temporary bridge designed for rapid construction

Source: WordNet

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I reckon that the Bailey Bridge and the bulldozer were the greatest advances in military engineering in the years between World War I and World War II. Christopher Vokes

Aftermath A knocked out Sherman tank by a Bailey bridge in the foreground with Monastery Ridge and Castle Hill in the background shortly after capture. Source: Internet

At 16:00 radio contact alerted the main force that the Son bridge had been destroyed and requested that a Bailey bridge be brought forward. Source: Internet

Resident Loren B. Ford reported that the temporary one-lane bailey bridge was opened to foot traffic Tuesday to allow runners carrying the Antorcha de la Libertad to pass. The route was opened to light traffic that afternoon and all Wednesday, he said. Source: Internet

Meanwhile, a 180-feet bailey bridge will also be constructed over the Wangchhu to link the road. Source: Internet

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