bridge

English

/bɹɪd͡ʒ/

noun
Definitions
  • A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
  • An arch or superstructure.
  • A connection, real or abstract.
  • (electronics) Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit
  • A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall.
  • (cycling) The situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.
  • A solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener.

Etymology

Derived from Middle English brigge (bridge) derived from Old English brycġ (bridge) derived from Proto-Germanic *brugjō derived from Proto-Indo-European *bʰerw- derived from Middle English briggen derived from Old English brycġian (pave, make a causeway, bridge).

Origin

Old English

brycġian

Gloss

pave, make a causeway, bridge

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