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drawbridge
noun
draw·bridge
ˈdrȯ-ˌbrij 
: a bridge made to be raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or hinder passage see castle illustration
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The work involved the removal and replacement of floor beams and repairs to center lock components of the drawbridge.
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The water- and fire-resistant concrete and steel lower level, meanwhile, has an additional bedroom and a media room, as well as access to an oversized spa and a retractable drawbridge providing access to a secluded cove down below.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The Whaler’s Inn Located along East Main Street, just steps away from the iconic Bascule drawbridge, The Whaler’s Inn offers a boutique hospitality experience in the heart of downtown.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Beachy Beverages The food alone is worth the trip over the drawbridge to Sullivan’s Island, and the bar lineup seals the deal.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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Adam Harrington, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The water- and fire-resistant concrete and steel lower level, meanwhile, has an additional bedroom and a media room, as well as access to an oversized spa and a retractable drawbridge providing access to a secluded cove down below.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
The Whaler’s Inn Located along East Main Street, just steps away from the iconic Bascule drawbridge, The Whaler’s Inn offers a boutique hospitality experience in the heart of downtown.
—Morgan Rizzo, Travel + Leisure, 16 Mar. 2026
Beachy Beverages The food alone is worth the trip over the drawbridge to Sullivan’s Island, and the bar lineup seals the deal.
—Robert F. Moss, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026
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“Drawbridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drawbridge. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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drawbridge
noun
draw·bridge
-ˌbrij
: a bridge made to be wholly or partly raised up, let down, or drawn aside so as to permit or prevent passage
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