bridge
n. countablen. 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.
We cross the bridge to get to the city.
The old stone bridge is too narrow for modern trucks to pass over.
Engineers designed the suspension bridge with flexible cables to withstand high winds and seismic activity without collapsing.
English surname, from the noun bridge.