hoist bridge

Noun

A drawbridge that is lifted instead of being swung or drawn aside.

Japanese Meaning

橋を上方に持ち上げて開閉する跳ね橋。

The old hoist bridge over the canal was raised to allow the tall-masted ship to pass.

運河にかかる古い昇降式の跳ね橋が持ち上げられて、マストの高い帆船が通り抜けた。

Sense（1）

A drawbridge that is lifted instead of being swung or drawn aside.

hoist bridges

（ plural ）