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bridge

n. countable
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˈbɹɪdʒ// UK //bɹˈɪdʒ// bridge General-service Anatomy Biology Computing Electronics Medicine Music Nautical Networking Poetry Programming
Definition

n. a structure that is built over a river, road, or valley. It lets people or vehicles cross from one side to the other. In computing, a bridge is a device or software that connects two different networks so they can work together as one.

n. a structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river, valley, or road, providing passage over it. In networking, a bridge is a hardware or software component that connects multiple network segments at the data link layer to allow communication.


SIMPLE

We cross the bridge to get to the city.

CONTEXTUAL

The old stone bridge is too narrow for modern trucks to pass over.

COMPLEX

Engineers designed the suspension bridge with flexible cables to withstand high winds and seismic activity without collapsing.

Origin

English surname, from the noun bridge.

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