bascule

[US]/ˈbæs.kjuːl/
[UK]/ˌbæs.k(j)uːl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A bridge or gate that is raised or lowered to allow passage over or under it; a drawbridge.; A swinging or lifting part of a machine, such as the beam of a weighbridge.
Word Forms
Pluralbascules

Phrases & Collocations

bascule bridge

bascule operation

bascule mechanism

bascule system

bascule design

bascule gate

bascule drawbridge

control the bascule

Example Sentences

the bascule bridge opened to allow the ships to pass through.

engineers designed the bascule mechanism to be more efficient.

during the inspection, the bascule's counterweights were checked.

the bascule lift was a marvel of engineering in the city.

visitors watched as the bascule bridge rose gracefully.

safety measures are crucial when operating a bascule bridge.

the bascule design allows for quick openings and closings.

many cities have adopted bascule bridges for their waterways.

the history of the bascule bridge dates back to the 19th century.

operating a bascule bridge requires skilled personnel.

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