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bridge

/bɹɪd͡ʒ/ · noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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