Defn: The system of bracing used between floor or other timbers to distribute the weight. Bridging joist. Same as Binding joist.
BRIDGELESS
Bridge"less, a.
Defn: Having no bridge; not bridged.
BRIDGEPOT
Bridge"pot`, n. (Mining)
Defn: The adjustable socket, or step, of a millstone spindle. Knight.
BRIDGETREE
Bridge"tree`, n. Etym: [Bridge + tree a beam.] (Mining)
Defn: The beam which supports the spindle socket of the runner in a grinding mill. Knight.
BRIDGE-WARD
Bridge"-ward`, n.
1. A bridge keeper; a warden or a guard for a bridge. [Obs.] Sir W. Scott.
2. The principal ward of a key. Knight.