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bridge

(br/I//dZ/ )

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
span

source: wordnet30
a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
bridge circuit

source: wordnet30
something resembling a bridge in form or function(noun.linkdef)

Example:
His letters provided a bridge across the centuries.

source: wordnet30
the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose(noun.body)

Example:
Her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose.

source: wordnet30
any of various card games based on whist for four players(noun.act)

source: wordnet30
a wooden support that holds the strings up(noun.artifact)

source: wordnet30
a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
bridgework

source: wordnet30
the link between two lenses; rests on the nose(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
nosepiece

source: wordnet30
an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
bridge deck

source: wordnet30
A structure, usually of wood, stone, brick, or iron, erected over a river or other water course, or over a chasm, railroad, etc., to make a passageway from one bank to the other.(noun)

source: webster1913
A card game resembling whist.(noun)

source: webster1913

connect or reduce the distance between(verb.stative)

Synonym:
bridge over

source: wordnet30
make a bridge across(verb.contact)

Example:
Bridge a river.

source: wordnet30
cross over on a bridge(verb.motion)

source: wordnet30
To build a bridge or bridges on or over; as, to bridge a river.(verb)

source: webster1913

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