pont-levis — meaning in English
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English meaning
- drawbridge noun A bridge that can be raised or lowered, traditionally to block access to a castle or let boats pass beneath.
Senses
pont-levis is used for these senses in English:
- drawbridge A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).
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