"Bailey bridge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bailey bridges [plural]
Etymology: Invented by Donald Bailey, British civil servant. Head templates: {{en-noun}} Bailey bridge (plural Bailey bridges)
  1. (engineering, military) A portable, prefabricated truss bridge, designed for use by military engineering units. Wikipedia link: Bailey bridge Categories (topical): Bridges, Engineering, Military Related terms: Mabey bridge

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