"lifting span" meaning in All languages combined

See lifting span on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: lifting spans [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} lifting span (plural lifting spans)
  1. A span of a bridge that can be raised to allow boats and ships through; these can have different forms.
    Sense id: en-lifting_span-en-noun-vuUxkAvr Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Bridges

Inflected forms

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