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A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
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A device which connects two or more computer buses, typically in a transparent manner.
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A particular form of one hand placed on the table to support the cue when making a shot in cue sports.
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A prosthesis replacing one or several adjacent teeth.
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A song contained within another song, often demarcated by meter, key, or melody.
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A statement, such as an offer, that signals a possibility of accord.
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A system which connects two or more local area networks at layer 2.
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A valence bond, atom or chain of atoms that connects two different parts of a molecule; the atoms so connected being bridgeheads.
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An edge which, if removed, changes a connected graph to one that is not connected.
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An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
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An unintended solder connection between two or more components or pins.
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Any of several electrical devices that measure characteristics such as impedance and inductance by balancing different parts of a circuit.
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bridge »
Cue for extended or tedious shots. Also called a spider.
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bridge »
The piece, on string instruments, that supports the strings from the sounding board.
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bridge »
The upper bony ridge of the human nose.
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burn one's bridges »
To destroy one's path, connections, reputation, opportunities, etc.
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cross that bridge when one comes to it »
To deal with a problem or situation only when it arises.
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gongoozle »
To leisurely watch the passage of boats, from the bank of a canal, lock or bridge.
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hot mess »
A warm meal, usually cooked in a large pot, often similar to a stew or porridge; or, service of such a heated meal to soldiers.
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shotgun »
A gun which fires loads consisting of small metal balls, called shot, from a cartridge.
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water under the bridge »
Something in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.
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white goods »
fridges, washing machines, etc
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