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hose bridge

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variants: or hose jumper

Definition of hose bridge

: a contrivance that permits traffic to pass over or under lines of fire hose

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“Hose bridge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hose%20bridge. Accessed 20 May. 2022.

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