bridging

[ brij-ing ]

noun

, Building Trades.

1. a brace or an arrangement of braces fixed between floor or roof joists to keep them in place.

bridging

/ ˈbrɪdʒɪŋ /

noun

1. one or more timber struts fixed between floor or roof joists to stiffen the construction and distribute the loads
2. mountaineering a technique for climbing a wide chimney by pressing left hand and foot against one side of it and right hand and foot against the other side
3. rugby Union an illegal move in which a player leans down and forward onto the body of a prone player in a ruck, thereby preventing opposing players from winning the ball by fair rucking

Word History and Origins

Origin of bridging¹

First recorded in 1830–40; bridge ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

At club level, he has been a Harlequins stalwart, bridging eras as part of both the 2012 and 2021 Premiership title wins.

From BBC

The experiment, the researchers note, is the result of interdisciplinary research bridging psychology and linguistics -- in this case, mobilizing the linguistics concept of focus to address an issue of interest in both fields.

From Science Daily

"By bridging biological systems and engineering, our research has the potential to pave the way for new technologies and scientific discoveries."

From Science Daily

Prof. Chen concluded, "This innovative CoPAS model demonstrates diagnostic performance comparable to that of radiologists. It is particularly beneficial in bridging the gap between less experienced and senior doctors."

From Science Daily

That’s where groups like Little Tokyo Senior Nutrition Services can fill the gap by providing culturally compatible foods while also bridging potential language barriers that exist for Asian seniors.

From Los Angeles Times