cable-stayed bridge
English
Cable-stayed bridge in Płock, Poland
Noun
cable-stayed bridge (plural cable-stayed bridges)
- A bridge where the deck is supported by cables attached directly to pillars
Usage notes
The difference between a cable-stayed bridge and a suspension bridge is that in a cable-stayed bridge, the cables supporting the deck are straight and attached directly to the pillar(s), while in a suspension bridge they are attached to a much thicker cable hanging from the pillars in a catenary shape.
Translations
bridge supported by cables attached directly to pillars
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