bridges
Gorge-spanning roadways built
Bridges is the plural of bridge—structures spanning gaps to allow passage across rivers, valleys, or other obstacles.
Beyond physical crossings, bridges metaphorically connect disparate things: building bridges between communities, bridges between disciplines.
In dentistry, a bridge is a false tooth anchored to adjacent teeth.
In music, a bridge is a passage connecting two sections of a song.
Load-bearing beam arrangement
- cantileverBeam supported one end
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- archCurved spanning structure
- beamStructural support member
girder · span · deck · abutment · pier · trestle · viaduct · overpass
Walkable river crossing
- ferryVessel for scheduled crossings
- stepping-stonesStones for crossing water
- gangwayNarrow corridor for access
- walkwayPath for foot traffic
causeway · skyway · drawbridge · pontoon · bascule · pedestrian crossing · passageway · traverse
Large flowing watercourse
- canalDug water passage
- straitConstricted marine passage
- channelPassage for transmission
- estuaryTidal mixing zone
creek · stream · gorge · ravine · chasm · harbor · bay · inlet
Point of connection
- bondBinding tie or connection
- allianceFormal union of parties
- partnershipShared business arrangement
- liaisonConnector between groups
nexus · tie · interface · intermediary · go-between · mediator · reconciliation · rapport
Segment of text
- transitionChange from one state
- interludePause between sections
- chorusSingers performing together
- verseMetered poetic passage
Circuit-breaking toggle device
- routerPacket-forwarding network device
- gatewayPoint of access
- hubCentral connection point
- modemDigital-to-analog signal converter
repeater · protocol · packet · LAN · WAN · Ethernet · firewall
Suit outranking all others
- trickDeliberate deception
- bidOffer to purchase
- partnerOne who shares activity
- declarerOne who states openly
dummy · contract · auction · finesse · slam · rubber · duplicate
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- prosthodontistTooth replacement specialist
- restorationReturning something to condition
- dentureArtificial teeth appliance
truss
Load-bearing beam arrangement
- cantileverBeam supported one end
- suspensionTemporary halt or exclusion
- archCurved spanning structure
beam · girder · span · deck · abutment · pier · trestle · viaduct · overpass · culvert
ford
Walkable river crossing
- ferryVessel for scheduled crossings
- stepping-stonesStones for crossing water
- gangwayNarrow corridor for access
walkway · causeway · skyway · drawbridge · pontoon · bascule · pedestrian crossing · passageway · traverse
river
Large flowing watercourse
estuary · creek · stream · gorge · ravine · chasm · harbor · bay · inlet · fjord
link
Point of connection
- bondBinding tie or connection
- allianceFormal union of parties
- partnershipShared business arrangement
liaison · nexus · tie · interface · intermediary · go-between · mediator · reconciliation · rapport · understanding
passage
Segment of text
- transitionChange from one state
- interludePause between sections
- chorusSingers performing together
verse · hook · modulation · instrumental break · turnaround
switch
Circuit-breaking toggle device
modem · repeater · protocol · packet · LAN · WAN · Ethernet · firewall
trump
Suit outranking all others
declarer · dummy · contract · auction · finesse · slam · rubber · duplicate
crown
Sovereign's ornamental headpiece
- implantDevice placed inside tissue
- prosthodontistTooth replacement specialist
- restorationReturning something to condition
- man-madebuildings, cars, planes, boats, trains
- architectureEiffel Tower, buildings, architects, design, thatching
- cultural heritagefolklore, traditions, customs, folk music revival, museum collections
- infrastructurehighways, road construction, railway expansion, power grid, roads
- canal scenesgondolas, barges, canal boats, reflections, towpaths
- city servicestransit, public transit, libraries, sanitation, fire department
bridgesdivides
Separates into parts
separates · walls · barriers · disconnects · severs
bridgestunnels
Underground hollow pathways
underpasses · subways · culverts · burrows
- water under the bridgePast matters no longer relevant
- burning bridgesRuining relationships irreparably
- burn one's bridgesRuin future options deliberately
- burn bridgesEnd relationships irreparably
- building bridgesFostering relationships between parties
- burned one's bridgesMade reconciliation impossible
bridge, bridging, bridged, footbridge, bridgeless, bridgehead, bridge the gap, bridgeheads, overbridge