Word noun
bridges
n.
US /ˈbɹɪdʒəz/ UK /bɹˈɪdʒɪz/ bridges
Definition
- 01 C1 Advanced
parts of a musical instrument that hold the strings, or false teeth held in place by real ones.
plural noun referring to the support for strings on an instrument or a partial denture anchored to adjacent teeth.
Simple“The violin maker carefully adjusted the bridges on the new instruments.”
In context“The dentist explained that fixed bridges were a more permanent solution for the patient than a removable partial denture.”
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Level A1 · Beginner
Frequency Common
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