What is the meaning of Bridges?

noun

  • A structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc..
  • A circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected.
  • Something resembling a bridge in form or function.
    • usage: "his letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
  • The hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose.
    • usage: "her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
  • Any of various card games based on whist for four players.
  • A wooden support that holds the strings up.
  • A denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth.
  • The link between two lenses; rests on the nose.
  • An upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands.
  • United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990.

verb

  • Connect or reduce the distance between.
  • Make a bridge across.
    • usage: "bridge a river"
  • Cross over on a bridge.
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