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Bridges
Of or pertaining to any structure that spans and so provides passage over rivers,roads etc
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air compressor
Architecture; Bridges
A machine by which air is compressed into a receiver so that its expansion may be utilized as a source of power.
air cushion
Architecture; Bridges
A buffer using air to absorb impact of a moving mass and gradually to bring it to rest.
air gauge
Architecture; Bridges
A dial on an air machine which records at all times the air pressure, usually in pounds per square inch.
air hammer
Architecture; Bridges
A machine hammer driven by compressed air, as an air riveting hammer.
air hoist
Architecture; Bridges
A hoisting device, usually consisting of a cylinder, piston, and piston-rod, operated by compressed air.
air-lock
Architecture; Bridges
An air-tight, double-door antechamber of a caisson used for passing workmen or materials into or out of the caisson and to regulate the air pressure during such passage.
