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Synonyms & Similar Words
span
overpass
viaduct
flyover
crossing
link
connection
junction
thoroughfare
passage
conduit
tunnel
arch
beam
trestle
pontoon
ferry
ford
crossing point
transit
gateway
thoroughfare
passage way
spanner
linker
connector
joiner
coupler
bond
tie
ligament
Meaning of Bridge
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, a bridge is a structure built over a river, valley, or other obstacle to allow people or vehicles to cross.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines a bridge as a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle.
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes a bridge as a structure built over a river, road, or railway, etc., to allow people or vehicles to cross.
Example Uses
- The new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion in the city.
- The bridge of a ship is the control center where the captain and crew navigate.
- The dental bridge replaced the missing tooth, restoring the patient's smile.
- The bridge of a violin is a small, typically curved piece of wood that supports the strings.