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1. bridge
noun. ['ˈbrɪdʒ'] a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc..
Synonyms
Etymology
- bridge (English)
- brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
2. bridge
noun. ['ˈbrɪdʒ'] a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected.
Etymology
- bridge (English)
- brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
3. bridge
verb. ['ˈbrɪdʒ'] connect or reduce the distance between.
Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
- bridge (English)
- brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
4. bridge
noun. ['ˈbrɪdʒ'] something resembling a bridge in form or function.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bridge (English)
- brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
5. bridge
noun. ['ˈbrɪdʒ'] any of various card games based on whist for four players.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bridge (English)
- brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
6. bridge
noun. ['ˈbrɪdʒ'] the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose.
Etymology
- bridge (English)
- brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
7. bridge
verb. ['ˈbrɪdʒ'] make a bridge across.
Synonyms
Etymology
- bridge (English)
- brigge (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycg (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- briggen (Middle English (1100-1500))
- brycgian (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
8. deck
noun. ['ˈdɛk'] any of various platforms built into a vessel.
Synonyms
Etymology
- deck (English)
- dekke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deck (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- dekken (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
9. deck
noun. ['ˈdɛk'] street name for a packet of illegal drugs.
Antonyms
Etymology
- deck (English)
- dekke (Middle English (1100-1500))
- deck (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
- dekken (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))