ponte

Definitions of ponte
  1. noun
    a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
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    ponte levatoio
    a bridge that can be raised to block passage or to allow boats or ships to pass beneath it
    cavalcavia, sovrappasso
    bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
    viadotto
    bridge consisting of a series of arches supported by piers used to carry a road (or railroad) over a valley
    barcarizzo
    a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
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    costruzione, elemento architettonico, struttura
    a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
  2. noun
    something resembling a bridge in form or function
    synonyms: ponticello
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    collegamento, connessione, correlazione, denominatore comune, legame, nesso, rapporto, relazione, riferimento
    a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
  3. noun
    a circuit consisting of two branches (4 arms arranged in a diamond configuration) across which a meter is connected
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    circuito, circuito elettrico
    an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
  4. noun
    an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
    synonyms: plancia, ponte di comando
  5. noun
    a temporary arrangement erected around a building for convenience of workers
    synonyms: bilancia, castello, impalcatura, ponteggio
  6. noun
    a denture anchored to teeth on either side of missing teeth
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