19. Słówka

noun - is a structure designed for pedestrians and cyclists to cross obstacles like busy roads, rivers, or railway lines, ensuring safety and uninterrupted traffic flow for vehicles.

noun - is a bridge whose load-bearing structure, or truss, is composed of interconnected, straight members forming triangular units.

noun - is a rigid structural system made of interconnected, slender members arranged in a triangular pattern, designed to be stable and efficient in carrying loads over long spans.

noun - uses a curved structure to structure its own weight and external loads, transferring them into a horizontal thrust that is resisted by abudments (foundations) at either end of the bridge.

noun - is a long-span bridge type where the deck is suspended from vertical cables (hangers) connected to large main cables that are supported by tall towers and anchored at each end of the bridge.

verb - means to secure something firmly in place by fastening it to a stable foundation or another structural component.

noun - refers to the action of a structural component or material being moved, displaced, or removed from its intended fixed position, often due to external forces or internal instabilities.

noun - to dislodge something means to forcefully remove it from its fixed position or location.

noun - is a vertical, load-bearing structural element, often a solid pillar or a series of columns connected by a cap, that provides intermediate support for a bridge's deck, transferring loads to the foundation.

noun - is a structural component that supports the ends of a bridge or other structure, transferring loads and resisting forces from the superstructure to the ground.

noun - is the part of a building or other structure that is located above ground level or the foundation, comprising all visible elements such as walls, floors, roofs, columns, and beams.

noun - is a short retaining wall extending from a larger structure, such as a bridge abutment or culvert, to retain the earth and prevent soil erosion.

noun - is an underground, tunnel-like structure used to allow water to pass under an obstacle, such as a road, railway, or path, or to channel water away from a location.

noun - is a concrete slab at the end of a bridge that provides a smooth transition between the roadway pavement and the bridge deck.

noun - is the horizontal surface of a bridge, or the roadway/walkway, that serves as the functional area for vehicles and pedestrians to cross over an obstacle.