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bridge 1
(brĭj)n.
1. A structure spanning and providing passage over a gap or barrier, such as a river or roadway.
2. Something resembling or analogous to this structure in form or function: a land bridge between the continents; a bridge of understanding between two countries.
3.
a. The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
b. The part of a pair of eyeglasses that rests against this ridge.
4. 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.
5. Music
a. A thin, upright piece of wood in some stringed instruments that supports the strings above the soundboard.
b. A transitional passage connecting two subjects or movements.
6. Nautical A crosswise platform or enclosed area above the main deck of a ship from which the ship is controlled.
7. Games
a. A long stick with a notched plate at one end, used to steady the cue in billiards. Also called rest1.
b. The hand used as a support to steady the cue.
8. Electricity
a. Any of various instruments for measuring or comparing the characteristics, such as impedance or inductance, of a conductor.
b. An electrical shunt.
9. Chemistry An intramolecular connection that spans atoms or groups of atoms.
tr.v. bridged, bridg·ing, bridg·es
1. To build a bridge over.
2. To cross by or as if by a bridge.
bridge′a·ble adj.
bridge 2
(brĭj)n.
Any of several card games derived from whist, usually played by four people in two partnerships, in which trump is determined by bidding and the hand opposite the declarer is played as a dummy.
[From earlier biritch (influenced by bridge), from Russian birich, a call, from Old Russian birichĭ.]
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bridge
(brɪdʒ)n
1. (Civil Engineering) a structure that spans and provides a passage over a road, railway, river, or some other obstacle
2. something that resembles this in shape or function: his letters provided a bridge across the centuries.
3. (Anatomy)
a. the hard ridge at the upper part of the nose, formed by the underlying nasal bones
b. any anatomical ridge or connecting structure. Compare pons
4. the part of a pair of glasses that rests on the nose
5. (Dentistry) Also called: bridgework a dental plate containing one or more artificial teeth that is secured to the surrounding natural teeth
6. (Nautical Terms) a platform athwartships and above the rail, from which a ship is piloted and navigated
7. (Instruments) a piece of wood, usually fixed, supporting the strings of a violin, guitar, etc, and transmitting their vibrations to the sounding board
8. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) Also called: bridge passage a passage in a musical, literary, or dramatic work linking two or more important sections
9. (Electronics) electronics Also called: bridge circuit 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. (Computer Science) computing a device that connects networks and sends packets between them
11. (Billiards & Snooker) 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. (Theatre) theatre
a. a platform of adjustable height above or beside the stage for the use of stagehands, light operators, etc
b. chiefly Brit a part of the stage floor that can be raised or lowered
13. (Mechanical Engineering) a partition in a furnace or boiler to keep the fuel in place
14. build bridges to promote reconciliation or cooperation between hostile groups or people
15. burn one's bridges See burn119
16. cross a bridge when one comes to it to deal with a problem only when it arises; not to anticipate difficulties
vb (tr)
17. to build or provide a bridge over something; span: to bridge a river.
18. to connect or reduce the distance between: let us bridge our differences.
[Old English brycg; related to Old Norse bryggja gangway, Old Frisian bregge, Old High German brucka, Danish, Swedish bro]
ˈbridgeable, ˈbridgable adj
ˈbridgeless adj
bridge
(brɪdʒ)n
(Bridge) 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
[C19: of uncertain origin, but compare Turkish bir-üç (unattested phrase) one-three (said perhaps to refer to the one exposed hand and the three players' hands)]
Bridge
(brɪdʒ)n
(Biography) Frank. 1879–1941, English composer, esp of chamber music. He taught Benjamin Britten
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bridge1
(brɪdʒ)n., v. bridged, bridg•ing,
adj. n.
1. a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like.
2. a connecting, transitional, or intermediate route, phase, etc.
3. a raised transverse platform from which a power vessel is navigated and that often includes a pilot house.
4. the ridge or upper line of the nose.
5. the part of a pair of eyeglasses that joins the two lenses and spans the nose.
6. an artificial replacement, fixed or removable, of a missing tooth or teeth, supported by adjacent natural teeth or roots.
7. a thin fixed wedge or support raising the strings of a musical instrument above the sounding board.
8. a transitional modulatory passage connecting sections of a musical composition.
9. a transitional passage as in a literary work.
10. an electrical circuit or device for measuring resistance, capacitance, inductance, or impedance. Compare Wheatstone bridge.
11. a gantry over a railroad track for supporting waterspouts, signals, etc.
12.
a. the arch formed by the hand and fingers to support the striking end of a billiards or pool cue.
b. a notched piece of wood with a long handle used to support the striking end of a cue.
13. a gallery or platform that can be raised or lowered over a stage for use by technical crew members.
14. a valence bond connecting two parts of a molecule.
v.t. 15. to make a bridge or passage over; span.
16. to join by or as if by a bridge.
17. to make (a way) by a bridge.
adj. 18. (esp. of clothing) less expensive than a manufacturer's most expensive products.
[before 1000; Middle English brigge, Old English brycg, c. Old Saxon bruggia, Old High German brucca, Old Norse bryggja]
bridge′a•ble, adj.
bridge2
(brɪdʒ)n.
a card game derived from whist in which one partnership plays to fulfill a certain declaration against an opposing partnership.
[1885–90; earlier also sp. britch, biritch; of obscure orig.]
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bridge
Past participle: bridged
Gerund: bridging
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bridge
1. Position of the hand on which the cue rests.
2. Position of the hand on which the cue rests.
3. Position of the hand on which the cue rests.
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| Noun | 1. |  bridge - a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.arch - (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it Bailey bridge - a temporary bridge designed for rapid construction cantilever bridge - bridge constructed of two cantilevers that meet in the middle cattle grid, cattle guard - a bridge over a ditch consisting of parallel metal bars that allow pedestrians and vehicles to pass, but not cattle covered bridge - a bridge whose passageway is protected by a roof and enclosing sides drawbridge, lift bridge - a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it flyover, overpass - bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels pier - a support for two adjacent bridge spans rope bridge - a bridge consisting of ropes steel arch bridge - a steel bridge constructed in the form of an arch structure, construction - a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts; "the structure consisted of a series of arches"; "she wore her hair in an amazing construction of whirls and ribbons" suspension bridge - a bridge that has a roadway supported by cables that are anchored at both ends toll bridge - a bridge where toll is charged for crossing transportation, transportation system, transit - a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods trestle - a supporting tower used to support a bridge trestle bridge - a bridge supported by trestlework truss bridge - a bridge supported by trusses viaduct - bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley |
| 2. | bridge - a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected circuit, electric circuit, electrical circuit - an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow Wheatstone bridge - a bridge used to measure resistances | |
| 3. | bridge - something resembling a bridge in form or function; "his letters provided a bridge across the centuries" connection, connexion, connectedness - a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it); "there was a connection between eating that pickle and having that nightmare" | |
| 4. | bridge - the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose" anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure" nose, olfactory organ - the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals; "he has a cold in the nose" | |
| 5. | bridge - any of various card games based on whist for four players bridge whist - the earliest form of bridge; the dealer could name the trump suit auction, auction bridge - a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge contract bridge, contract - a variety of bridge in which the bidder receives points toward game only for the number of tricks he bid major suit - (bridge) a suit of superior scoring value, either spades or hearts minor suit - ( bridge) a suit of inferior scoring value, either diamonds or clubs stopper - (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit; "if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump" contract, declaration - (contract bridge) the highest bid becomes the contract setting the number of tricks that the bidder must make takeout - (bridge) a bid that asks your partner to bid another suit overcall, overbid - (bridge) a bid that is higher than your opponent's bid (especially when your partner has not bid at all and your bid exceeds the value of your hand) doubleton - (bridge) a pair of playing cards that are the only cards in their suit in the hand dealt to a player raise - bid (one's partner's suit) at a higher level declare - designate (a trump suit or no-trump) with the final bid of a hand outbid - bid over an opponent's bid when one's partner has not bid or doubled overbid - to bid for more tricks than one can expect to win, preempt - make a preemptive bid in the game of bridge | |
| 6. | bridge - a wooden support that holds the strings up stringed instrument - a musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound support - any device that bears the weight of another thing; "there was no place to attach supports for a shelf" | |
| 7. | bridge - a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth | |
| 8. | bridge - the link between two lenses; rests on the nose linkup, tie-in, link, tie - a fastener that serves to join or connect; "the walls are held together with metal links placed in the wet mortar during construction" eyeglasses, glasses, specs, spectacles - optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision | |
| 9. |  bridge - an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain standsconning tower - a raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exiting fly bridge, flybridge, flying bridge, monkey bridge - the highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house pilothouse, wheelhouse - an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated upper deck - a higher deck | |
| Verb | 1. | bridge - connect or reduce the distance between connect, link, link up, tie - connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces; "Can you connect the two loudspeakers?"; "Tie the ropes together"; "Link arms" bridge over, tide over, keep going - suffice for a period between two points; "This money will keep us going for another year" |
| 2. | bridge - make a bridge across; "bridge a river" bring together, join - cause to become joined or linked; "join these two parts so that they fit together" | |
| 3. | bridge - cross over on a bridge cross, cut across, cut through, get over, traverse, pass over, get across, track, cover - travel across or pass over; "The caravan covered almost 100 miles each day" |
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bridge
noun
2. link, tie, bond, connection They saw themselves as a bridge to peace.
verb
1. span, cross, go over, cross over, traverse, reach across, extend across, arch over a tree used to bridge the river
Related words
adjective pontine
adjective pontine
Bridges
Bridges Brooklyn Bridge, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Forth Railway Bridge, Forth Road Bridge, Gateshead Millennium Bridge, Golden Gate Bridge, Halfpenny Bridge, Humber Bridge, London Bridge, Millennium Bridge, Oakland Bay Bridge, Rainbow Bridge, Rialto Bridge, Severn Bridge, Bridge of Sighs, Skye Bridge, Sydney Harbour Bridge, Tower Bridge, Tyne Bridge, Waterloo Bridge, Westminster Bridge
Types of bridge aqueduct, Bailey bridge, balance, bascule, or counterpoise bridge, box-girder bridge, cable-stayed bridge, cantilever bridge, clapper bridge, deck bridge, drawbridge, flyover, footbridge, pivot, swing, or turn bridge, pontoon bridge, snow bridge, suspension bridge, truss bridge, turn bridge, viaduct
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Translations
brug
جِسْرقَصَبَةُ الأنْفمُشط الكَمانيَبْني جِسْرايَتَغَلَّبُ عَلى، يَجْسُرُ
мост
pont
mostmůstekpostavit mostpřeklenoutpřemostit
brobrydebygge bro overkommandobronæseben
ponto
sild
پل
siltahammassiltakomentosiltanenän selkä
पुल
most
hídhidat építnyeregorrnyeregáthidal
jembatan
brúbrúafylla upp ínefhryggurstóll, söîull
橋
다리
pons
tiltastiltelisužpildytikapitono tiltelisnosikaulis
tiltsuzcelt tiltu pārvirsdeguneaizpildītkomandtilts
brugbridge
mostmostíkpremostiť
mostmostičekpremostitibridž
капетански мостићмостпротезаћуприја
brobryggabridge
daraja
สะพาน
містмости
cầu
bridge
1 [brɪdʒ]A. N
1. (gen) → puente m (also Mus)
to build a bridge between two communities (fig) → crear un vínculo (de unión) entre dos comunidades
we must rebuild our bridges (fig) → tenemos que restablecer las relaciones
to burn one's bridges → quemar las naves
we'll cross that bridge when we come to it → trataremos ese problema en su momento
don't cross your bridges before you come to them → no adelantes los acontecimientos
much water has flowed under the bridge since then → mucho ha llovido desde entonces
to build a bridge between two communities (fig) → crear un vínculo (de unión) entre dos comunidades
we must rebuild our bridges (fig) → tenemos que restablecer las relaciones
to burn one's bridges → quemar las naves
we'll cross that bridge when we come to it → trataremos ese problema en su momento
don't cross your bridges before you come to them → no adelantes los acontecimientos
much water has flowed under the bridge since then → mucho ha llovido desde entonces
4. (Dentistry) → puente m
C. CPD bridge building N → construcción f de puentes (fig) → restablecimiento m de relaciones
bridge
2 [brɪdʒ]A. N (Cards) → bridge m
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bridge
[ˈbrɪdʒ] n
(over railway, river, road) → pont m
a suspension bridge → un pont suspendu
to burn one's bridges → brûler les ponts
a suspension bridge → un pont suspendu
to burn one's bridges → brûler les ponts
(between people) → lien m
[ship] → passerelle f (de commandement)
[nose] → arête f
(dental) → bridge m
vt
[+ river] → construire un pont sur
[+ gap, gulf, differences] → comblerbridge-building [ˈbrɪdʒbɪldɪŋ] n (= reconciliation) → efforts mpl de rapprochement
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bridge
:bridge bond
n (Chem) → Brückenbindung f
bridge-building
n → Brückenbau m
bridgehead
bridgehouse
n → Brückenhaus nt
bridge roll
n → längliches Brötchen
bridgework
n (Dentistry) → Zahnbrücken pl; (of individual) → Zahnbrücke f
bridge
1n
(lit, fig) → Brücke f; to build bridges (fig) → Brücken schlagen; that’s all water under the bridge (fig) → das ist alles Schnee von gestern; don’t cross your bridges before you come to them (fig) → lass die Dinge einfach auf dich zukommen
(Naut) → (Kommando)brücke f
(Dentistry) → Brücke f
(Billiards) → Steg m
vt river, railway → eine Brücke schlagen or bauen über (+acc); (fig) → überbrücken; to bridge the gap (fig) → die Zeit überbrücken; (between people) → die Kluft überbrücken
bridge
2n (Cards) → Bridge nt
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bridge
1 [brɪdʒ]1. n (gen) (Dentistry) → ponte m (Naut) → ponte di comando, plancia
bridge of the nose → setto nasale
bridge of the nose → setto nasale
2. vt → gettare un ponte su
to bridge a gap (fig) (in knowledge) → colmare una lacuna (in budget) → colmare un disavanzo
to bridge a gap (fig) (in knowledge) → colmare una lacuna (in budget) → colmare un disavanzo
bridge
2 [brɪdʒ] n (Cards) → bridge m invCollins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
bridge
(bridʒ) noun1. a structure carrying a road or railway over a river etc.
2. the narrow raised platform for the captain of a ship.
3. the bony part (of the nose).
4. the support of the strings of a violin etc.
verb1. to build a bridge over. They bridged the stream.
2. to close a gap, pause etc. He bridged the awkward silence with a funny remark.
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bridge
→ جِسْر most bro Brücke γέφυρα puente silta pont most ponte 橋 다리 brug bro most ponte мост bro สะพาน köprü cầu 桥Multilingual Translator © HarperCollins Publishers 2009
bridge
n. puente; [dental];
___ abutment → pilar de___, anclaje.
English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012
bridge
n (dent, etc.) puente m; — of the nose puente nasal or de la narizEnglish-Spanish/Spanish-English Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.