drawbridge
noun/ˈdrɔˌbrɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #18,505 most common English word
Meaning
A bridge that can be raised or lowered to allow or prevent passage, typically at the entrance of a castle.
Example sentence
The knight rode across the drawbridge just before it was raised to protect the castle.
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