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.

Their simple engineering bridged with felled trees the streams which could not be forded. --Palfrey.

2. To open or make a passage, as by a bridge.

Xerxes . . . over Hellespont Bridging his way, Europe with Asia joined. --Milton.

3. To find a way of getting over, as a difficulty; -- generally with over.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)