support of a bridge
11bridge — I [[t]brɪdʒ[/t]] n. v. bridged, bridg•ing, adj. 1) civ a structure spanning and providing passage over a river, chasm, road, or the like 2) a connecting, transitional, or intermediate route, phase, etc 3) naut. navig. a raised transverse platform …
12support — 1 verb (T) 1 AGREE WITH SB/STH to say that you agree with an idea, group, person etc and want them to succeed: The bill was supported by a large majority in the Senate. | support sb in sth: the peasants who supported Castro in his bid for power | …
13bridge — 1. n. & v. n. 1 a a structure carrying a road, path, railway, etc., across a stream, ravine, road, railway, etc. b anything providing a connection between different things (English is a bridge between nations). 2 the superstructure on a ship from …
14Support double — The Support double is a bridge convention invented by Eric Rodwell as a way of clarifying the amount of support held for your partner. It is normally used by the opening bidder in a competitive auction. The support double shows three card support …
15bridge — I. /brɪdʒ / (say brij) noun 1. a structure spanning a river, chasm, road, or the like, and affording passage. 2. Nautical a. a raised transverse platform from which the officer in charge navigates or pilots a ship. b. the bridge house or other… …
16support — I. transitive verb Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French supporter, from Late Latin supportare, from Latin, to transport, from sub + portare to carry more at fare Date: 14th century 1. to endure bravely or quietly ; bear 2. a. (1) to… …
17bridge tower — noun : a tower on a bridge (as for the support of cables or for defense); also : a tower serving as a bridgehead * * * bridge tower, 1. a tower or raised structure of a bridge, for the support of cables, etc. 2. a tower for the defense of a… …
18Bridge — Cet article concerne le jeu de cartes. Pour les autres sens du mot, voir bridge (homonymie). Bridge jeu de société …
19Bridge House Estates — The Bridge House Estates are a charitable trust, established in 1282[citation needed] by the City of London Corporation in the English city of London. It was originally established to maintain London Bridge and, subsequently, other bridges.… …
20bridge — 1. bridge [ bridʒ ] n. m. • 1892; mot angl., p. ê. d o. russe ♦ Jeu de cartes, issu du whist, qui se joue à quatre (deux contre deux), et qui consiste, pour l équipe qui (après les annonces) a fait la plus forte enchère, à réussir le nombre de… …
