bridge (EN)

noun, verb, noun

noun “bridge”

1. a structure built over a river, road, or other obstacle that allows people or vehicles to cross from one side to the other
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   The old stone bridge was built over the river centuries ago.
2. the raised platform on a ship where the captain and officers manage the vessel
   The captain gave orders from the bridge as the ship approached the harbor.
3. the part of the nose between the eyes
   She adjusted her glasses on the bridge of her nose.
4. (in music) the part on a string instrument that supports the strings
   He replaced the bridge on his guitar to improve the sound quality.
5. (in dentistry) an artificial tooth or set of teeth used to replace missing ones
   After the accident, she needed a dental bridge to restore her smile.
6. a means of connection or transition between different things or places
   The discussion forum serves as a bridge between the two communities.
7. (billiards, snooker) a support made with the hand or a device to steady the cue
   He formed a bridge with his hand before taking the shot.

verb “bridge”

1. to build a bridge over something
   Engineers plan to bridge the river to connect the two villages.
2. to connect or join two things, reducing the gap between them
   The initiative aims to bridge the differences between the two organizations.
3. (in computing) to connect two or more networks or devices
   The technician bridged the computers to share files easily.

noun “bridge”

1. a card game for four players in two teams, where partners work together to win tricks
   They enjoy playing bridge every Thursday evening.