Bridge"head` (&?;), n. A fortification commanding the extremity of a bridge nearest the enemy, to insure the preservation and usefulness of the bridge, and prevent the enemy from crossing; a tête-de-pont.
Bridge"less, a. Having no bridge; not bridged.
Bridge"pot` (&?;), n. (Mining) The adjustable socket, or step, of a millstone spindle. Knight.
Bridge"tree` (&?;), n. [Bridge + tree a beam.] (Mining) The beam which supports the spindle socket of the runner in a grinding mill. Knight.
Bridge"-ward` (&?;), n. 1. A bridge keeper; a warden or a guard for a bridge. [Obs.] Sir W. Scott.