BRIDGE (2)

bridge (2). Bridge, v.t. to form a bridge over

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