bridged

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bridged - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Bridge \Bridge\ (br[i^]j), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Bridged
     (br[i^]jd); p. pr. & vb. n. Bridging.]
     1. To build a bridge or bridges on or over; as, to bridge a
        river.
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              Their simple engineering bridged with felled trees
              the streams which could not be forded. --Palfrey.
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     2. To open or make a passage, as by a bridge.
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              Xerxes . . . over Hellespont
              Bridging his way, Europe with Asia joined. --Milton.
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     3. To find a way of getting over, as a difficulty; --
        generally with over.
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