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bridges

/ˈbɹɪdʒɪz/

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noun

A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.

Examples :

"The new pedestrian bridges over the busy highway make it safer for students to walk to school. "

architecture structure building technology

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noun

An arch or superstructure.

Examples :

"The new school building has beautiful stone bridges connecting the different wings. "

architecture structure building

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noun

A connection, real or abstract.

Examples :

"Abstract: * "Our book club bridges different generations and cultures through a shared love of reading." "

architecture structure communication

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Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit

Examples :

"In the electronics lab, students use bridges to accurately measure the resistance of different components. "

electronics device technology electric

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A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall.

Examples :

"The furnace's bridges directed the flames towards the back of the fire chamber, increasing efficiency. "

architecture building technical

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noun

The situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.

Examples :

"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. "

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noun

A solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener.

Examples :

"The water softener wasn't working because bridges had formed in the salt tank, preventing the salt from dissolving properly. "

utility structure material chemistry

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verb

To be or make a bridge over something.

Examples :

"With enough cable, we can bridge this gorge."

architecture structure building

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To span as if with a bridge.

Examples :

"The two groups were able to bridge their differences."

architecture structure

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verb

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

Examples :

"The DJ bridges the gap between the fast dance song and the slower ballad by using a smooth instrumental interlude. "

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(communication) To connect two or more computer buses, networks etc. with a bridge.

Examples :

"The IT department bridges the school's wireless network to the main server so students can access online resources in the library. "

communication computing internet technology

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verb

To go to the bridge position.

Examples :

"The gymnast bridges with ease during her floor routine. "

body position action