"bridgework" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: bridgeworks [plural]
Etymology: From bridge + -work. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|bridge|work}} bridge + -work Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} bridgework (countable and uncountable, plural bridgeworks)
  1. (dentistry) A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Dentistry Translations (A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth): зубной мост (english: zubnoj most) (Russian)
    Sense id: en-bridgework-en-noun-AaH3h16e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -work Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 48 36 17 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -work: 54 22 24 Topics: dentistry, medicine, sciences Disambiguation of 'A partial denture that is anchored to existing teeth': 98 1 1
  2. The construction or repair of bridges. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-bridgework-en-noun-9lOShlii
  3. The component parts of a bridge. Tags: countable, uncountable
    Sense id: en-bridgework-en-noun-cD~BWr6F

Inflected forms

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