What is another word for bascule?
Pronunciation: [bˈaskjuːl] (IPA) 
Bascule is a term that refers to a type of drawbridge that uses a counterweight to pivot open and closed. There are several synonyms for bascule, depending on the context in which the term is used. "Lifting bridge" is a commonly used synonym that describes the type of bridge that uses a counterweight to open and close. Another synonym for bascule is "tilt bridge" which is a term used for a drawbridge that tilts upward to allow ships to pass under it. "Levitating bridge" is another synonym that refers to a type of bridge that lifts upward and hangs suspended in the air to allow boats and ships to pass beneath it.
