bridges

bridg-es · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of bridge; structures spanning obstacles.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of "bridge."

Forms

plural: bridges

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    burn bridges — to destroy relationships or options
  • •
    build bridges — to establish connections or improve relationships

Related words

See also: bridge, connection, span
Synonyms: overpasses, spans, viaducts

Etymology

Plural of "bridge," from Old English "brycg" meaning bridge, from Proto-Germanic "*brugjō."