Bailey bridge
noun
a temporary bridge formed of prefabricated, interchangeable, steel truss panels bolted together.
Origin of Bailey bridge
named after Sir Donald
Bailey (1901–85), British engineer, its designer
British Dictionary definitions for bailey bridge
Bailey bridge
noun
a temporary bridge made of prefabricated steel panels that can be rapidly assembled
Word Origin for Bailey bridge
C20: named after Sir Donald Coleman
Bailey (1901–85), its English designer