bridges
n. countable A1 Beginner US //ˈbɹɪdʒəz// UK //bɹˈɪdʒɪz// bridges
n. structures built over a river, road, or railway so that people or vehicles can cross from one side to the other.
n. structures carrying a road, path, or railway across an obstacle such as a body of water or a valley.
The city has many old stone bridges.
Engineers are inspecting the steel bridges along the highway to ensure they are safe for heavy trucks.
The architectural firm proposed a series of suspension bridges to connect the islands, aiming to minimize the environmental impact on the delicate marine ecosystem below.
Usage
The plural form of 'bridge'; can also be used figuratively to describe connections between different groups or ideas.