English English Dictionary

A bridge keeper; a warden or a guard for a bridge.

The principal ward of a key.

A notched board to which the treads and risers of the steps of wooden stairs are fastened.

A board or plank used as a bridge.

of Bridge

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 tete-de-pont.

The system of bracing used between floor or other timbers to distribute the weight.

Having no bridge; not bridged.

The adjustable socket, or step, of a millstone spindle.

The beam which supports the spindle socket of the runner in a grinding mill.

Full of bridges.

of Bridge

A restraint; a curb; a check.

The piece in the interior of a gun lock, which holds in place the tumbler, sear, etc.

The head gear with which a horse is governed and restrained, consisting of a headstall, a bit, and reins, with other appendages.

To restrain, guide, or govern, with, or as with, a bridle; to check, curb, or control; as, to bridle the passions; to bridle a muse.

To hold up the head, and draw in the chin, as an expression of pride, scorn, or resentment; to assume a lofty manner; -- usually with up.

A span of rope, line, or chain made fast as both ends, so that another rope, line, or chain may be attached to its middle.

To put a bridle upon; to equip with a bridle; as, to bridle a horse.

A mooring hawser.