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drawbridge in Dutch

drawbridge in Dutch is valbrug, ophaalbrug — drawbridge means a bridge that can be raised or lowered, traditionally to block access to a castle or let boats pass beneath.

drawbridge in Dutch

valbrug
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).
ophaalbrug
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).

What does "drawbridge" mean?

  1. noun A bridge that can be raised or lowered, traditionally to block access to a castle or let boats pass beneath.
    "The knights raised the drawbridge to keep the invaders out."
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drawbridge in a sentence

  • The knights raised the drawbridge to keep the invaders out.

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What is "drawbridge" in Dutch?

"drawbridge" in Dutch is valbrug, ophaalbrug. drawbridge means: A bridge that can be raised or lowered, traditionally to block access to a castle or let boats pass beneath.

How do you use "drawbridge" in a sentence?

Example: "The knights raised the drawbridge to keep the invaders out." In Dutch, "drawbridge" is valbrug, ophaalbrug.

Are there other ways to say "drawbridge" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "drawbridge": valbrug, ophaalbrug.

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