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BRIDGE Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word bridge. (exact relations)
There are 47 hypernyms of the word bridge. (close relations)
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span
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the complete duration of something

• the distance or interval between two points

• two items of the same kind

• a unit of length based on the width of the expanded human hand (usually taken as 9 inches)

• a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

• the act of sitting or standing astride

verb

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

arch
nounn
noun

• a curved shape in the vertical plane that spans an opening

• a curved bony structure supporting or enclosing organs (especially the inner sides of the feet)

• a passageway under a curved masonry construction

• (architecture) a masonry construction (usually curved) for spanning an opening and supporting the weight above it

adjective satellite

• (used of behavior or attitude) characteristic of those who treat others with condescension

• naughtily or annoyingly playful

verb

• form an arch or curve

causeway
nounn
noun

• a road that is raised above water or marshland or sand

verb

• provide with a causeway

• pave a road with cobblestones or pebbles

connect
verbv
verb

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• make a logical or causal connection

• be or become joined or united or linked

• join by means of communication equipment

• land on or hit solidly

• join for the purpose of communication

• be scheduled so as to provide continuing service, as in transportation

• establish a rapport or relationship

• establish communication with someone

• plug into an outlet

• hit or play a ball successfully

cross
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a representation of the structure on which Jesus was crucified; used as an emblem of Christianity or in heraldry

• a wooden structure consisting of an upright post with a transverse piece

• a marking that consists of lines that cross each other

• any affliction that causes great suffering

• (genetics) an organism that is the offspring of genetically dissimilar parents or stock; especially offspring produced by breeding plants or animals of different varieties or breeds or species

• (genetics) the act of mixing different species or varieties of animals or plants and thus to produce hybrids

adjective satellite

• extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis

• annoyed and irritable

verb

• travel across or pass over

• meet at a point

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• fold so as to resemble a cross

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• meet and pass

• trace a line through or across

• breed animals or plants using parents of different races and varieties

flyover
nounn
noun

• bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels

• a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground

link
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the means of connection between things linked in series

• a fastener that serves to join or connect

• the state of being connected

• a connecting shape

• a unit of length equal to 1/100 of a chain

• (computing) an instruction that connects one part of a program or an element on a list to another program or list

• a channel for communication between groups

• a two-way radio communication system (usually microwave); part of a more extensive telecommunication network

• an interconnecting circuit between two or more locations for the purpose of transmitting and receiving data

verb

• make a logical or causal connection

• connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces

• be or become joined or united or linked

• link with or as with a yoke

overcrossing
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a bridge designed for pedestrians

overpass
nounn
noun

• bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels

traverse
verbv
noun

• a horizontal beam that extends across something

• a horizontal crosspiece across a window or separating a door from a window over it

• taking a zigzag path on skis

• travel across

verb

• travel across or pass over

• to cover or extend over an area or time period

• deny formally (an allegation of fact by the opposing party) in a legal suit

viaduct
nounn
noun

• bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley

bridgework
nounn
noun

• a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth

nosepiece
nounn
noun

• armor plate that protects the nose

• a strap that is the part of a bridle that goes over the animal's nose

• the link between two lenses; rests on the nose

bridge circuit
nounn
noun

• a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected

bridge deck
nounn
noun

• an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands

bridge over
verbv
verb

• suffice for a period between two points

• connect or reduce the distance between

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