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noun • a hand tool that is used to hold or twist a nut or bolt | ||||||||
| 25% | 8 | A device used in bridge construction to allow rotation | ||||||
noun • One of the short stubby bearings on either side of a cannon; a gudgeon. • A similar rotational bearing comprising a rotating arc or ring sliding in the groove of a stationary arc, used in machinery to allow a workpiece to be moved relative to a fixed tool. • A similar rotational bearing used in automotive suspensions. | ||||||||
| 24% | 12 | His suspension bridge design was used for the Brooklyn Bridge | ||||||
noun • United States engineer (born in Germany) who designed and began construction of the Brooklyn bridge (1806-1869) | ||||||||
Device Used In Bridge Crossword Clue
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SPANNER which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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We think the answer to this crossword clue is:
SPANNER
Updated: October 14, 2023
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