(medicine, archaic) The replacement of a retroverted uterus by swinging it into its place.

(geology) The tilting of a geological layer.

plural of basculation

A counterbalanced structure having one end that rises as the other lowers. / (firearms) The portion of a breech-loading firearm that pivots open in order to allow access to the chamber.

plural of bascule

A movable bridge consisting of one or two opening leaves equipped with balancing and stabilizing counterweights that ease and speed up their operation.

plural of bascule bridge