1. To build a bridge or bridges on or over; as, to bridge a river. Their simple engineering bridged with felled trees the streams which could not be forded. Palfrey.
2. To open or make a passage, as by a bridge. Xerxes . . . over Hellespont Bridging his way, Europe with Asia joined. Milton.
3. To find a way of getting over, as a difficulty; — generally with over.
BRIDGEBOARD
Bridge"board`, n.
1. (Arch.)
Defn: A notched board to which the treads and risers of the steps of wooden stairs are fastened.
2. A board or plank used as a bridge.
BRIDGEHEAD
Bridge"head`, n.
Defn: A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge, and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tête-de-pont.
BRIDGEING; BRIDGING
Bridge"ing, Bridg"ing, n. (Arch.)