nounπShareA construction or natural feature that spans a divide."The new pedestrian bridges over the busy highway make it safer for students to walk to school. "architecturestructurebuildingtechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn arch or superstructure."The new school building has beautiful stone bridges connecting the different wings. "architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA connection, real or abstract."Abstract: "Our book club bridges different generations and cultures through a shared love of reading." " architecturestructurecommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit"In the electronics lab, students use bridges to accurately measure the resistance of different components. "electronicsdevicetechnologyelectricChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall."The furnace's bridges directed the flames towards the back of the fire chamber, increasing efficiency. "architecturebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front."The lead cyclist saw that the pack bridges forming behind him, meaning the gap was closing and the other riders were about to overtake him. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener."The water softener wasn't working because bridges had formed in the salt tank, preventing the salt from dissolving properly. "utilitystructurematerialchemistryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo be or make a bridge over something."With enough cable, we can bridge this gorge."architecturestructurebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo span as if with a bridge."The two groups were able to bridge their differences."architecturestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping."The DJ bridges the gap between the fast dance song and the slower ballad by using a smooth instrumental interlude. "musicChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(communication) To connect two or more computer buses, networks etc. with a bridge."The IT department bridges the school's wireless network to the main server so students can access online resources in the library. "communicationcomputinginternettechnologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo go to the bridge position."The gymnast bridges with ease during her floor routine. "bodypositionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading