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   bridge

   /brɪdʒ/

   noun

   • 1. a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc. across a river, road, or other obstacle: "a bridge across the River Thames" Similar viaductaqueductoverpassflyoverway over
   • ▪ something intended to reconcile or connect two seemingly incompatible things: "a committee which was formed to create a bridge between rival party groups" Similar linkconnectionmeans of unitingbondtie
   • ▪ short for land bridge
   • 2. the elevated, enclosed platform on a ship from which the captain and officers direct operations: "Talbot stepped across the two gunwales and made his way up to the bridge"
   • 3. the upper bony part of a person's nose: "he pushed his spectacles further up the bridge of his nose"
   • ▪ the central part of a pair of glasses, fitting over the bridge of the nose: "these sunglasses have a special nose bridge for comfort"
   • 4. a partial denture supported by natural teeth on either side.
   • 5. the part of a stringed instrument over which the strings are stretched: "ebony bridges and fingerboards"
   • 6. a bridge passage or middle eight.
   • 7. the support for the tip of a billiard cue formed by the hand.
   • ▪ a long stick with a frame at the end which is used to support a cue for a difficult shot.
   • 8. an electric circuit with two branches across which a detector or load is connected, used to measure resistance or other property by equalizing the potential across the two ends of a detector, or to rectify an alternating voltage or current.

   verb

   • 1. be or make a bridge over (something): "a covered walkway bridged the gardens" Similar spancrosscross overgo overpass overextend acrossreach acrosstraversearch over
   • ▪ make (a difference between two groups) smaller or less significant: "new initiatives were needed to bridge the great abyss of class" Similar joinlinkconnectunitestraddleovercomereconcileOpposite divideseparate

   Word Origin Old Englishbrycg (noun), of Germanic origin; related to Dutch brug and German Brücke.

   Derivatives

   • 1. bridgeable adjective

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Bridge_(nautical)Bridge (nautical) - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · A bridge (also known as a command deck ), or wheelhouse (also known as a pilothouse ), is a room or platform of a ship or submarine from which the ship can be commanded. When a ship is under way, the bridge is manned by an officer of the watch aided usually by an able seaman acting as a lookout.

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Glossary_of_contract_bridge_termsGlossary of contract bridge terms - Wikipedia

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   4 days ago · The definitions, procedures and remedies that define how rubber bridge and duplicate bridge are played. The Laws include the Proprieties, which discuss the game's customs and etiquette — often far more important than procedural matters. The Laws apply worldwide.

5. www.britannica.com › topic › Golden-Gate-BridgeGolden Gate Bridge | History, Construction, & Facts | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Golden Gate Bridge, suspension bridge spanning the Golden Gate in California to link San Francisco with Marin county to the north. Upon its completion in 1937, it was the tallest and longest suspension bridge in the world.

6. www.dezeen.com › tag › bridgesBridges | Dezeen

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   Jul 16, 2024 · Six innovative infrastructure projects from bridges to boardwalks. With six days left to enter Dezeen Awards 2024, we look back at last year's six shortlisted infrastructure and transport...

7. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Brooklyn_BridgeBrooklyn Bridge - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · The Brooklyn Bridge is the southernmost of the four toll-free vehicular bridges connecting Manhattan Island and Long Island, with the Manhattan Bridge, the Williamsburg Bridge, and the Queensboro Bridge to the north. Only passenger vehicles and pedestrian and bicycle traffic are permitted.

8. lendedu.com › blog › what-is-What Is a Bridge Loan & How Does It Work? | LendEDU

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   Jul 16, 2024 · A bridge loan is a type of short-term financing meant to provide the money you need until another source of funds becomes available. Homeowners often use bridge loans to build or buy a home before selling their current house.

9. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › suspension bridgeSuspension bridge Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Jul 4, 2024 · : a bridge that has its roadway suspended from two or more cables usually passing over towers and securely anchored at the ends see bridge illustration. Examples of suspension bridge in a Sentence.