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Bailey bridge

noun

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

Bailey bridge

noun

  1. a temporary bridge made of prefabricated steel panels that can be rapidly assembled

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Bailey bridge1

Named after Sir Donald Bailey (1901–85), British engineer, its designer

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Word History and Origins

Origin of Bailey bridge1

C20: named after Sir Donald Coleman Bailey (1901–85), its English designer

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