bridge

Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/bɹɪd͡ʒ/]

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1. bridge (noun) — sense 1

Definition: A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.: A construction spanning a waterway, ravine, or valley from a height, allowing for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, trains, etc.

Example: The rope bridge crosses the river.

2. bridge (noun) — sense 2

Definition: A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.: The upper bony ridge of the human nose.

Example: Rugby players often break the bridge of their noses.

3. bridge (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.: A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.

Example: The dentist pulled out the decayed tooth and put in a bridge.

4. bridge (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To be or make a bridge over something.

Example: With enough cable, we can bridge this gorge.

5. bridge (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To span as if with a bridge.

Example: The two groups were able to bridge their differences.

6. bridge (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping.

Example: We need to bridge that jam into "The Eleven".

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