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1.nounA construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
2.nounAn arch or superstructure.
3.nounA connection, real or abstract.
4.nounAny of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit
5.nounA low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.; a bridge wall.
6.nounThe situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.
7.nounA solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener.
8.verbTo be or make a bridge over something."With enough cable, we can bridge this gorge."
9.verbTo span as if with a bridge."The two groups were able to bridge their differences."
10.verbTo transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping.
11.verb(communication) To connect two or more computer buses, networks etc. with a bridge.
12.verbTo go to the bridge position.