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Definition of bascule - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
engineeringTECH. counterbalanced structure with one end rising as the other lowersTECH.
- The bascule allowed the heavy gate to open easily.
2.
technologyTECH. type of bridge that lifts or rotates around a horizontal hingeTECH.
- The bascule bridge opened to let the tall ships pass through.
3.
firearmsTECH. the part of a firearm that pivots open for chamber accessTECH.
- He inspected the bascule of the rifle before loading it.
Images of bascule
counterbalanced structure with one end rising as the other lowers 
type of bridge that lifts or rotates around a horizontal hinge
Expressions with bascule
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movable bridge with counterweights for easy lifting
The bascule bridge opened to let the tall ship pass.
Origin of bascule
French, bascule (seesaw)
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bascule bridge in London crossing the River Thames
Examples of bascule in a sentence
A bascule was used to balance the seesaw perfectly. The old bascule was a marvel of engineering. Tourists gathered to watch the bascule in action. The gunsmith carefully examined the bascule for any signs of wear. During the demonstration, the instructor highlighted the importance of a clean bascule.
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- French:bascule, pont levant, ...
- German:Wippe, Bascule-Brücke, ...
- Italian:ponte levatoio, ponte mobile, ...
- Spanish:puente basculante, puente levadizo, ...
- Portuguese:ponte basculante, ponte levadiça, ...
- Chinese:杠杆结构, 开合桥, ...
- Japanese:バスキュール, バスキュール橋, ...
- Arabic:هَيكلُ التَّوازُنِ, جِسْر قَلَّاب, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּשֶׁר הֲרָמָה, גֶּשֶׁר מִתְרַמֶּם, ...
- Russian:баскуль, разводной мост, ...
- Ukrainian:противага, розвідний міст, ...
- Hindi:बास्कुल, बेसक्यूल पुल, ...
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