Associations to the word «Bascule»
Noun
- Span
- Strauss
- Truss
- Bridge
- Leaf
- Causeway
- Lift
- Fremont
- Clearance
- Pegasus
- Mystic
- Roadway
- Crosse
- Rolling
- Double
- Pier
- Traffic
- Jump
- Harbour
- Canal
- Cherry
- Rack
- Deck
- Mainland
- Suffolk
- Fence
- Avenue
- River
- Lane
- Dock
- Chicago
- Prohibition
- Draw
- Lock
- Replacement
- Width
- Portland
- Michigan
- Railroad
- Rail
- Tower
- Sr
- Type
- Seattle
- Denmark
- Highway
- Timber
- Route
- Metre
- Basin
- Cut
- Carry
- Bay
- Trunk
- Construction
- Horse
- Section
- Railway
- Si
- Design
- Rider
- Haven
- Louisiana
- Orleans
- Connecticut
- Jersey
- Passing
Adjective
Wiktionary
BASCULE, noun. A counterbalanced structure having one end that rises as the other lowers
BASCULE BRIDGE, noun. A movable bridge consisting of one or two opening leafs equipped with balancing counterweights that ease and speed up their operation.
Dictionary definition
BASCULE, noun. A structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other (on the principle of the seesaw).
Wise words
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