Bascule (Noun)
Meaning
A structure or device in which one end is counterbalanced by the other (on the principle of the seesaw).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bascule bridge was a clever solution to the city's problem of crossing the river without disrupting boat traffic.
- The new design included a bascule mechanism that allowed the vehicle to easily switch between different modes of operation.
- The architect's plans included a bascule roof that could be opened to reveal an interior courtyard.
- The engineer carefully calibrated the bascule balance to ensure the ship's cargo was evenly distributed.
- The drawbridge was fitted with a complex bascule system that allowed it to pivot upwards and out of the way of incoming ships.