drawbridge

Definitions

draw (pull) + bridge = a bridge that is drawn, i.e. pulled, up to block the way. The literal pull-sense is fully visible.

Common Collocations

• 1.raise the drawbridge升起吊桥
• 2.lower the drawbridge放下吊桥
• 3.medieval drawbridge中世纪吊桥

Example Sentences

• 1.

  Guards raised the drawbridge as the enemy approached.

• 2.

  The old castle still has a working drawbridge.