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Bascule

Noun (1):

A pivoted beam or lever that can be raised or lowered to allow the passage of boats or trains.

Sample sentence: The bascule bridge opened swiftly to let the enormous ship pass through.

Noun (2):

A mechanism consisting of a bar or rod pivoted on a fixed point, used in various appliances to provide stability or balance.

Sample sentence: The gymnast demonstrated incredible strength by effortlessly performing on the bascule.

Verb (1):

To raise or lower a bridge, gate, or other structure using a bascule mechanism.

Sample sentence: The bridge attendant carefully rotated the lever to bascule the drawbridge for the approaching boat.

Verb (2):

To shift or tilt suddenly, as if balanced on a pivot.

Sample sentence: The toddler lost his balance and basculed backward onto the soft mat.

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