"bridges" in the noun sense
1. bridge, span
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
2. bridge, bridge circuit
a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
3. bridge
something resembling a bridge in form or function
"his letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
4. bridge
the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose
"her glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
5. bridge
any of various card games based on whist for four players
6. bridge
a wooden support that holds the strings up
7. bridge, bridgework
a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
8. bridge, nosepiece
the link between two lenses rests on the nose
9. bridge, bridge deck
an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
"bridges" in the verb sense
1. bridge, bridge over
connect or reduce the distance between
2. bridge
make a bridge across
"bridge a river"
3. bridge
cross over on a bridge
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