cầu quay
Definition
- Noun:
- Swing bridge: A type of movable bridge that rotates horizontally around a central pivot point to allow water traffic to pass through.
- Turning bridge: An alternative term describing its rotational movement to open and close a waterway.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cây cầu quay này được xây dựng từ thế kỷ 19. (This swing bridge was built in the 19th century.)
- Họ phải mở cầu quay để tàu lớn đi qua. (They have to open the swing bridge for the large ship to pass.)
- Cầu quay là một giải pháp cho các kênh đào hẹp. (A swing bridge is a solution for narrow canals.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is used in civil engineering and historical contexts to describe specific bridge designs, often found over canals or rivers with maritime traffic.
Variants and Related Words
- Cầu di động (n): movable bridge (a general term for all types of movable bridges).
- Cầu xoay (n): rotating bridge (a near-synonym emphasizing the turning motion).
Synonyms
- Swing bridge
- Pivot bridge
- Turning bridge
Related Terms (Engineering/Infrastructure)
- Drawbridge: A bridge that can be raised, often confused but mechanically different.
- Bascule bridge: A type of movable bridge that uses a counterweight to lift.
- Central pivot: The fixed point around which a swing bridge rotates.
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