bridge
     n 1: a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an
          obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc. [syn:
          {span}]
     2: a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a
        diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
        [syn: {bridge circuit}]
     3: something resembling a bridge in form or function; "his
        letters provided a bridge across the centuries"
     4: the hard ridge that forms the upper part of the nose; "her
        glasses left marks on the bridge of her nose"
     5: any of various card games based on whist for four players
     6: a wooden support that holds the strings up
     7: a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
        [syn: {bridgework}]
     8: the link between two lenses; rests on nose [syn: {nosepiece}]
     9: an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
        [syn: {bridge deck}]
     v 1: connect or reduce the distance between [syn: {bridge over}]
     2: make a bridge across; "bridge a river"
     3: cross over on a bridge