bridge (n.)

  1. a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

    [ Syn: span ]

  2. a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected

    [ Syn: bridge circuit ]

  3. something resembling a bridge in form or function; his letters provided a bridge across the centuries'

  4. the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose'

  5. any of various card games based on whist for four players

  6. a wooden support that holds the strings up

  7. a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth

    [ Syn: bridgework ]

  8. the link between two lenses; rests on the nose

    [ Syn: nosepiece ]

  9. an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands

    [ Syn: bridge deck ]

    bridge (v.)

  1. connect or reduce the distance between

    [ Syn: bridge over ]

  2. make a bridge across; bridge a river'

  3. cross over on a bridge

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