bridge
/bɹɪd͡ʒ/ · noun
Meaning
- A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
- An arch or superstructure.
- A connection, real or abstract.
- Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit
- A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall.
- The situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.
- To be or make a bridge over something.
- To span as if with a bridge.
- To transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping.
- (communication) To connect two or more computer buses, networks etc. with a bridge.
- To go to the bridge position.
- A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
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