All Definitions for Bridge
Below are all the dictionary definitions of bridge:
1A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
2A construction spanning a waterway, ravine, or valley from a height, allowing for the passage of vehicles, pedestrians, trains, etc.
3The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
4A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
5The gap between the holes on a bowling ball
6An arch or superstructure.
7An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc
8Smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
9The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.
10A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.
11A cue modified with a convex arch-shaped notched head attached to the narrow end, used to support a player's (shooter's) cue for extended or tedious shots. Also called a spider.
12Anything supported at the ends and serving to keep some other thing from resting upon the object spanned, as in engraving, watchmaking, etc., or which forms a platform or staging over which something passes or is conveyed.
13A defensive position in which the wrestler is supported by his feet and head, belly-up, in order to prevent touch-down of the shoulders and eventually to dislodge an opponent who has established a position on top.
14A similar position in gymnastics.
15A connection, real or abstract.
16A rudimentary procedure before definite solution
17A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
18A software component connecting two or more separate systems.
19A system which connects two or more local area networks at layer 2 of OSI model.
20An intramolecular valence bond, atom or chain of atoms that connects two different parts of a molecule
21The atoms so connected being bridgeheads.
22An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
23A contrasting section within a song that prepares for the return of the original material section.
24An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
25A point in a line where a break in a word unit cannot occur.
26A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
27A day falling between two public holidays and consequently designated as an additional holiday.
28In turtles, the connection between the plastron and the carapace.
29Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit
30A low wall or vertical partition in the fire chamber of a furnace, for deflecting flame, etc.
31A bridge wall.
32The situation where a lone rider or small group of riders closes the space between them and the rider or group in front.
33A solid crust of undissolved salt in a water softener.
34An elongated chain of teammates, connected to the pack, for improved blocking potential.
35A form of cheating by which a card is cut by previously curving it by pressure of the hand.
36To be or make a bridge over something.
37To span as if with a bridge.
38To transition from one piece or section of music to another without stopping.
39To connect two or more computer buses, networks etc. with a bridge.
40To go to the bridge position.
41To employ the bridge tactic. (See Noun section.)
42Any of a certain family of trick-taking card games.
43A card game played with four players playing as two teams of two players each.
44A village and civil parish in Canterbury district, Kent, England (OS grid ref TR1854). Recorded as Brige in 1086 (DB), from Old English brycg.
45An unincorporated community in Coos County, Oregon, United States, named for a river bridge.
46A habitational surname for someone living near a bridge or at a location called Bridge or Bridges
47An occupational surname for a bridgekeeper
48A toponymic surname for someone from Bruges
49A surname.
50Alternative form of Bridgen. [A surname.]
51Alternative form of Bridges. [A surname.]
About synonyms for bridge
Finding the right synonym for bridge helps writers avoid repetition and add precision to their work. Defined as "A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.", bridge has 3 alternatives that can fit different contexts and tones.
Each synonym carries a slightly different shade of meaning. Span is the most direct replacement in most situations. Nosepiece works well in formal or professional contexts. Bridgework is often preferred when the context calls for a more specific or nuanced expression.
When choosing a synonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal synonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual synonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all synonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best alternative. The list above provides the most common and useful replacements for bridge, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.