ophaalbrug

Compound of ophalen +‎ brug.

• IPA^(key): /ˈɔpɦaːlˌbrʏx/

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• Hyphenation: op‧haal‧brug

ophaalbrug f (plural ophaalbruggen, diminutive ophaalbrugje n)

1. drawbridge
2. specifically, a type of drawbridge that uses a counterweight above the bridge deck to reduce the amount of power required to open