bridge

¹bridge

noun \ˈbrij\

Definition of BRIDGE

1

a : a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle b : a time, place, or means of connection or transition

2

: something resembling a bridge in form or function: as a : the upper bony part of the nose; also : the part of a pair of glasses that rests upon it b : a piece raising the strings of a musical instrument — see violin illustration c : the forward part of a ship's superstructure from which the ship is navigated d : gantry 2b e : the hand as a rest for a billiards or pool cue; also : a device used as a cue rest

3

a : a musical passage linking two sections of a composition b : a partial denture anchored to adjacent teeth c : a connection (as an atom or group of atoms) that joins two different parts of a molecule (as opposite sides of a ring)

4

: an electrical instrument or network for measuring or comparing resistances, inductances, capacitances, or impedances by comparing the ratio of two opposing voltages to a known ratio

— bridge·less \-ləs\ adjective

Illustration of BRIDGE

Origin of BRIDGE

Middle English brigge, from Old English brycg; akin to Old High German brucka bridge, Old Church Slavic brŭvŭno beam

First Known Use: before 12th century

Other Dentistry Terms

crown, tush

Rhymes with BRIDGE

fidge, fridge, midge, ridge