Bailey bridge

Bailey bridge

noun
a temporary bridge formed of prefabricated, interchangeable, steel truss panels bolted together.

Origin:
named after Sir Donald Bailey (1901–85), British engineer, its designer
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Bailey bridge
 
n
a temporary bridge made of prefabricated steel panels that can be rapidly assembled
 
[C20: named after Sir Donald Coleman Bailey (1901--85), its English designer]

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