An ancient form of bridge made of large flat slabs of stone, often granite or schist, supported on stone piers across a river or resting on the banks of a stream.

A bridge constructed of pieces of timber framed together.

A bridge whose sides consist of cross-framing like latticework.

A movable gangway between the platforms of two railway carriages.

A minor oath or appeal to honour.

(transitive) To cause to happen.

(transitive) To cause to stop or complete.

Cause to stop.

Alternative spelling of bridewear

(Britain) (usually) a single-arch bridge with steep approaches on either side