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Bridge

🔄 Synonyms of "Bridge"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
spannoun	The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
nosepiecenoun	The bridge between spectacle lenses that rests on the nose.
bridgeworknoun	(dentistry) A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth.
bridge decknoun	an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
bridge circuit	A bridge circuit is a topology of electrical circuitry in which two circuit branches (usually in parallel with each other) are "bridged" by a third branch connected between the first two branches at some intermediate point along them.
bridge oververb	connect or reduce the distance between

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bridge"

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Word	Definition
nosepiecenoun	The bridge between spectacle lenses that rests on the nose.
spannoun	The full width of an open hand from the end of the thumb to the end of the little finger used as an informal unit of length.
bridgeworknoun	(dentistry) A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth.
bridge circuit	A bridge circuit is a topology of electrical circuitry in which two circuit branches (usually in parallel with each other) are "bridged" by a third branch connected between the first two branches at some intermediate point along them.
bridge decknoun	an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
bridge oververb	connect or reduce the distance between
causewaynoun	A road that is raised so as to be above water, marshland, and similar low-lying obstacles, which in some cases may flood periodically (e.g. due to tides). Originally causeways were much like dykes, generally pierced to let water through, whereas many modern causeways are more like bridges or viaducts.
viaductnoun	(transport) A bridge with several spans that carries rail or road traffic over a valley or other obstacles.
drawbridgenoun	A hinged bridge which can be raised (to prevent its being crossed, as across a moat, or to allow watercraft to travel beneath it).
boardwalknoun	A slightly elevated path (walkway) for pedestrians over sandy or swampy ground, typically made out of wood; specifically (Canada, US) one running alongside a body of water or beach.
underpassnoun	A passage that crosses a road, railroad or similar obstacle in a tunnel underneath it.
footbridgenoun	A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.
bridgeheadnoun	(military) An area of ground on the enemy's side of a river or other obstacle, especially one that needs to be taken and defended in order to secure an advance.
overpassnoun	A section of a road or path that crosses over an obstacle, especially another road, railway, etc.
trestlenoun	A horizontal member supported near each end by a pair of divergent legs, such as sawhorses.
rampnoun	An inclined surface that connects two levels; an incline.
tacklenoun	(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
embankmentnoun	a long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.
crosswalknoun	(US) A point designated for pedestrians to cross a street.
decknoun	(card games) A pack or set of playing cards.