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bridge


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verb
bridgedbridg·ing

Definition of BRIDGE

transitive verb
1
: to make a bridge over or across <bridge the gap>; also : to join by a bridge
2
: to provide with a bridge
bridge·able \ˈbri-jə-bəl\ adjective

First Known Use of BRIDGE

before 12th century

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