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The definition of bridge

18 Definitions of: bridge

1. noun, a structure that spans and provides a passage over a road, railway, river, or some other obstacle
2. noun, something that resembles this in shape or function
3. noun, a) the hard ridge at the upper part of the nose, formed by the underlying nasal bones b) any anatomical ridge or connecting structure
4. noun, the part of a pair of glasses that rests on the nose
5. noun, Also called: bridgework a dental plate containing one or more artificial teeth that is secured to the surrounding natural teeth
6. noun, a platform athwartships and above the rail, from which a ship is piloted and navigated
7. noun, a piece of wood, usually fixed, supporting the strings of a violin, guitar, etc, and transmitting their vibrations to the sounding board
8. noun, Also called: bridge passage a passage in a musical, literary, or dramatic work linking two or more important sections
9. noun, Also called: bridge circuit electronics any of several networks, such as a Wheatstone bridge, consisting of two branches across which a measuring device is connected. The resistance, capacitance, etc, of one component can be determined from the known values of the others when the voltage in each branch is balanced
10. noun, computing a device that connects networks and sends packets between them
11. noun, billiards snooker a) a support for a cue made by placing the fingers on the table and raising the thumb b) a cue rest with a notched end for shots beyond normal reach
12. noun, theatre a) a platform of adjustable height above or beside the stage for the use of stagehands, light operators, etc b) a part of the stage floor that can be raised or lowered
13. noun, a partition in a furnace or boiler to keep the fuel in place
14. noun, build bridges to promote reconciliation or cooperation between hostile groups or people
15. noun, burn one's bridges. See burn
16. noun, cross a bridge when (one) comes to it to deal with a problem only when it arises; not to anticipate difficulties
17. verb, to build or provide a bridge over something; span
18. verb, to connect or reduce the distance between
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1. noun, a card game for four players, based on whist, in which one hand (the dummy) is exposed and the trump suit decided by bidding between the players. See also contract bridge, duplicate bridge, rubber bridge, auction bridge
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Synonyms:	bond, connection, arch, span, viaduct, flyover, overpass, link, tie, cross	And more...

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