bridge
/brˈɪdʒ/
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Definitions
Noun
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Noun
a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
Noun
something resembling a bridge in form or function; "his letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
Noun
the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
Noun
any of various card games based on whist for four players
Noun
a wooden support that holds the strings up
Noun
a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
Noun
the link between two lenses; rests on the nose
Noun
an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
Verb
connect or reduce the distance between
Verb
make a bridge across; "bridge a river"
Verb
cross over on a bridge
More General Terms
anatomical structure
bodily structure
body structure
bring together
card game
cards
circuit
complex body part
connect
connectedness
connection
connexion
construction
cover
cross
cut across
cut through
dental plate
denture
electric circuit
electrical circuit
get across
get over
join
link
link up
linkup
pass over
plate
structure
support
tie
tie-in
track
traverse
upper deck
More Specific Terms
auction
auction bridge
Bailey bridge
bateau bridge
bridge whist
cantilever bridge
cattle grid
cattle guard
conning tower
contract
contract bridge
covered bridge
drawbridge
floating bridge
fly bridge
flybridge
flying bridge
flyover
footbridge
lift bridge
monkey bridge
overcrossing
overpass
pedestrian bridge
pontoon bridge
rope bridge
steel arch bridge
suspension bridge
toll bridge
trestle bridge
truss bridge
viaduct
Wheatstone bridge