bridges Definition

Robert Seymour 1844—1930 English poet; poet laureate (1913—30)

a structure carrying a pathway or roadway over a depression or obstacle (such as a river)

a time, place, or means of connection or transition

something resembling a bridge in form or function: such as

to make a bridge over or across; also : to join by a bridge

to provide with a bridge

any of various card games for usually four players in two partnerships that bid for the right to declare a trump suit, seek to win tricks equal to the final bid, and play with the hand of declarer 's partner exposed and played by declarer; especially : contract bridge

park in southeastern Utah featuring three large natural bridges

a bridge game differing from contract bridge in that tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game

to consume fuel and give off heat, light, and gases

to undergo combustion; also : to undergo nuclear fission or nuclear fusion

to contain a fire

a bridge game distinguished by the fact that overtricks do not count toward game or slam bonuses

a bridge that has its roadway protected by a roof and enclosing sides

a tournament form of contract bridge in which identical deals are played in order to compare individual scores