Definition, synonyms and related words
The system of bracing used between floor or other timbers to distribute the weight.
"The carpenter installed heavy steel bridging between the joists to ensure the second-floor deck could support the new hot tub without sagging."
present participle of bridge
"The engineer is bridging the gap between the two halves of the collapsed roadway while waiting for reinforcements to arrive."
That acts as a bridge (in many contexts)
"The new community center is serving as a vital bridging link between the isolated neighborhood and the rest of the city's resources."