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Bridgework

A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth.

📖 Definitions of "Bridgework"

noun

1
A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth.
2
The construction or repair of bridges.
3
The component parts of a bridge.

🔄 Synonyms of "Bridgework"

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Word	Definition
bridgenoun	A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Bridgework"

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Word	Definition
bridgenoun	A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
bracesnoun	(orthodontics) A device worn on the teeth to straighten them.
saddlenoun	A seat for a rider, typically made of leather and raised in the front and rear, placed on the back of a horse or other animal, and secured by a strap around the animal's body.
splintnoun	(medicine) A device to immobilize a body part.
bracenoun	A curved instrument or handle of iron or wood, for holding and turning bits, etc.; a bitstock.
bracketnoun	A fixture attached to a wall to hold up a shelf.
bridonnoun	A surname from French.
breast formnoun	A removable prosthetic breast.
bridoonnoun	A type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit.
power chainnoun	(dentistry) An elastic chain that holds braces in place
bearingnoun	(in the plural, especially in phrases such as 'get one's bearings') One's understanding of one's orientation or relative position, literally or figuratively.
bridewearnoun	Clothing designed for a bride to wear at her wedding; bridal wear.
powerchainnoun	Alternative form of power chain. [(dentistry) An elastic chain that holds braces in place]
bridelocknoun	(obsolete) Marriage; marriage ceremony; nuptials.
bradoonnoun	A type of snaffle bit, with small rings, usually used on a double bridle in conjunction with a curb bit.
bolt-onnoun	(figuratively) A functionality or service that can be added to an existing arrangement or plan (for example, a mobile telephone subscription).
double bridlenoun	(equestrianism) A Weymouth bridle, which uses both a bradoon, held by a sliphead, and a curb bit, and is used with two reins.
branknoun	(usually in the plural) A metal bridle formerly used as a torture device to hold the head of a scold and restrain the tongue.
grillnoun	A grating; a grid of wire or a sheet of material with a pattern of holes or slots, usually used to protect something while allowing the passage of air and liquids. Typical uses: to allow air through a fan while preventing fingers or objects from passing; to allow people to talk to somebody, while preventing attack.
anchornoun	(nautical) A tool used to moor a vessel to the bottom of a sea or river to resist movement.