bridge

Definitions of bridge in various dictionaries:

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

noun - the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the 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

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

verb - cross over on a bridge

A structure spanning and providing passage over a gap or barrier, such as a river or roadway.

Something resembling or analogous to this structure in form or function: a land bridge between the continents; a bridge of understanding between two countries.

The upper bony ridge of the human nose.

The part of a pair of eyeglasses that rests against this ridge.

A fixed or removable replacement for one or several but not all of the natural teeth, usually anchored at each end to a natural tooth.

Music.

A thin, upright piece of wood in some stringed instruments that supports the strings above the soundboard.

A transitional passage connecting two subjects or movements.

A crosswise platform or enclosed area above the main deck of a ship from which the ship is controlled.

Games.

A piece of wood used to steady the cue in billiards.

The hand used as a support to steady the cue.

Electricity.

Any of various instruments for measuring or comparing the characteristics, such as impedance or inductance, of a conductor.

An electrical shunt.

An intramolecular connection that spans atoms or groups of atoms.

To build a bridge over.

To cross by or as if by a bridge.

Any of several card games derived from whist and played with one deck of cards divided equally among usually four people.

verb - to join together

BRIDGE - A bridge is a structure built to span physical obstacles without closing the way underneath such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose...