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bridge > 12 senses
NOUN1bridge, spanA structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
2bridge, bridge circuitA circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
3bridgeSomething resembling a bridge in form or function
4bridgeThe hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose
5bridgeAny of various card games based on whist for four players
6bridgeA wooden support that holds the strings up
7bridge, bridgeworkA denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
8bridge, nosepieceThe link between two lenses
9bridge, bridge deckAn upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
VERB1bridge, bridge overConnect or reduce the distance between
2bridgeMake a bridge across
3bridgeCross over on a bridge
bridge > pronunciation
Soundsbrih'jh
Rhymesabridge, acknowledge, acreage, and 129 more rhymes in ihjh at the HyperDic website...
bridge > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
Synonymsspan
Part oftransportation system, transportation, transit
Partsarch; pier; trestle
NarrowerBailey bridge; cantilever bridge; cattle guard, cattle grid; covered bridge; drawbridge, lift bridge; footbridge, overcrossing, pedestrian bridge; overpass, flyover, flypast; pontoon bridge, bateau bridge, floating bridge; rope bridge; steel arch bridge; suspension bridge; trestle bridge; truss bridge; viaduct
Broaderstructure, construction
Verbsbridge; bridge
bridge > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected.
Synonymsbridge circuit
NarrowerWheatstone bridge
Broadercircuit, electrical circuit, electric circuit
bridge > noun 3, relation
MeaningSomething resembling a bridge in form or function.
Examples"his letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
Broaderconnection, connexion, connectedness
Verbsbridge
bridge > noun 4, body
MeaningThe hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose.
Examples"her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
Part ofnose, olfactory organ
Partsnasal, nasal bone, os nasale
Broaderstructure, anatomical structure, complex body part, bodily structure, body structure
bridge > noun 5, act
MeaningAny of various card games based on whist for four players.
Category ofmajor suit; minor suit; stopper; bid, bidding; takeout; overbid, overcall; doubleton; declare; outbid; overbid; preempt
Partsruff, trumping; bid, bidding; contract, declaration; slam, sweep
Narrowerbridge whist; auction, auction bridge; contract, contract bridge
Broadercard game, cards
bridge > noun 6, artifact
MeaningA wooden support that holds the strings up.
Part ofstringed instrument
Broadersupport
bridge > noun 7, artifact
MeaningA denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth.
Synonymsbridgework
Broaderdenture, dental plate, plate
bridge > noun 8, artifact
MeaningThe link between two lenses. Rests on nose.
Synonymsnosepiece
Part ofspectacles, specs, eyeglasses, glasses
Broaderlink, linkup, tie, tie-in
bridge > noun 9, artifact
MeaningAn upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands.
Synonymsbridge deck
Partspilothouse, wheelhouse
Narrowerconning tower; flying bridge, flybridge, fly bridge, monkey bridge
Broaderupper deck
bridge > verb 1, stative
MeaningConnect or reduce the distance between.
PatternSomething ----s something
Synonymsbridge over
Broaderconnect, link, tie, link up
See alsobridge over
Nounsbridge
bridge > verb 2, contact
MeaningMake a bridge across.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"bridge a river"
Broaderjoin, bring together
Nounsbridge
bridge > verb 3, motion
MeaningCross over on a bridge.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broadertraverse, track, cover, cross, pass over, get over, get across, cut through, cut across
Nounsbridge

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