BRIDGE
Definition:
- [noun] a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Synonyms: span
- [noun] a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
Synonyms: circuit
- [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
Synonyms: work
- [noun] the link between two lenses; rests on nose
Synonyms: nosepiece
- [noun] an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
Synonyms: deck
- [verb] connect or reduce the distance between
Synonyms: over
- [verb] make a bridge across; "bridge a river"
- [verb] cross over on a bridge
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Related Words:
- Bailey bridge
- cantilever bridge
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cattle guard, cattle grid
- covered bridge
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drawbridge, lift bridge
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footbridge, overcrossing, pedestrian bridge
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overpass, flyover, flypast
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pontoon bridge, bateau bridge, floating bridge
- rope bridge
- steel arch bridge
- suspension bridge
- trestle bridge
- truss bridge
- viaduct
- Wheatstone bridge
- bridge whist
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auction, auction bridge
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contract, contract bridge
- conning tower
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flying bridge, flybridge, fly bridge, monkey bridge