Bridge

Quick meaning: Bridge is a noun meaning A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.

Meaning

A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.

More Meanings

1. An arch or superstructure.
2. A connection, real or abstract.
3. A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall.
4. (cycling) The situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.
5. A solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener.
6. (roller derby) An elongated chain of teammates, connected to the pack, for improved blocking potential.
7. (electronics) Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit

Example Sentences

see for the card game of contract bridge.

With enough cable, we can bridge this gorge.

We need to bridge that jam into "The Eleven".

The two groups were able to bridge their differences.

Word Forms

• bridges
• brig
• bridg
• brigge
• bridging
• bridged

Synonyms for bridge

Depending on context, synonyms include span, nosepiece, bridgework.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include nosepiece, span, bridgework, causeway, viaduct, drawbridge.

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