What does BRIDGES mean?

Definitions for BRIDGES
ˈbrɪdʒ ɪzbridges

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. Bridges, Harry Bridgesnoun

    United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)

Wikipedia

  1. bridges

    A bridge is a structure built to span a physical obstacle (such as a body of water, valley, road, or rail) without blocking the way underneath. It is constructed for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle, which is usually something that is otherwise difficult or impossible to cross. There are many different designs of bridges, each serving a particular purpose and applicable to different situations. Designs of bridges vary depending on factors such as the function of the bridge, the nature of the terrain where the bridge is constructed and anchored, and the material used to make it, and the funds available to build it. The earliest bridges were likely made with fallen trees and stepping stones. The Neolithic people built boardwalk bridges across marshland. The Arkadiko Bridge (dating from the 13th century BC, in the Peloponnese) is one of the oldest arch bridges still in existence and use.

ChatGPT

  1. bridges

    Bridges are structures built to span physical obstacles, such as a body of water, valley, or road, without closing the path underneath. They are typically designed for trains, vehicles, pedestrians, or ships to cross to overcome barriers. They can range from simple log or stone structures to complex feats of engineering using materials like steel, concrete, or even plastic. Bridges play essential roles in transportation networks as they connect different regions, facilitate trade, and aid in congestion relief.

Military Dictionary and Gazetteer

  1. bridges

    When a river is more than 4 feet in depth, or when its bottom is of mud or quicksand, recourse must be had either to ferrying by means of boats, rafts, etc., or to military bridges. The latter are always to be preferred when circumstances will permit their establishment.

Surnames Frequency by Census Records

  1. BRIDGES

    According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Bridges is ranked #635 in terms of the most common surnames in America.

    The Bridges surname appeared 53,682 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 18 would have the surname Bridges.

    67.7% or 36,348 total occurrences were White.
    27% or 14,521 total occurrences were Black.
    2.1% or 1,160 total occurrences were of two or more races.
    2.1% or 1,127 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
    0.5% or 279 total occurrences were American Indian or Alaskan Native.
    0.4% or 247 total occurrences were Asian.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of BRIDGES in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of BRIDGES in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of BRIDGES in a Sentence

  1. Ady Barkan:

    Joe Biden has suffered tremendous loss in Joe Biden life, but Joe Biden has turned that loss into purpose and Joe Biden has used Joe Biden personal tragedies as bridges to connect with the suffering and humanity of others, we have witnessed the danger of a selfish president. What a relief it will be to live in a country with a compassionate president who understands what it means to be in fellowship with others in the face of difficulty, in the pursuit of happiness.

  2. Abby Kohut:

    Make sure you’re not burning bridges, the world is so small, and the industry that you’re in is probably very small. You have to be nice to everybody.

  3. Rhode Island:

    House Republicans voted to get an infrastructure bill, fix House Republicans roads and bridges and House Republicans broadband and [ to ] get led out of [ water ] pipes.

  4. Jerry Brown:

    You see, in California we are focusing on bridges, not walls, and that’s more than just a figure of speech.

  5. New York:

    If a bipartisan deal sucks up trillions of dollars in bridges to nowhere because it makes people feel good, then that’s going to be a huge concern, we need to make sure we are creating economic opportunities for people who are ignored in this country.

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