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