1. plural of bridging; the act or process of connecting or spanning a gap, distance, or difference
Usage: commonly used in construction, engineering, and figurative contexts
2. plural of bridging; temporary structures or supports used to span an opening or gap during construction or repair
Usage: technical/construction term

Examples

• The bridgings between the two communities helped reduce cultural misunderstandings.
• Engineers designed several bridgings to connect the divided neighborhoods.
• The project required multiple bridgings across the ravine before the final structure was built.
• These bridgings serve as important links between different departments in the organization.
• The temporary bridgings allowed traffic to flow during the bridge renovation.
• Educational bridgings help students transition from elementary to middle school.
• The architect proposed innovative bridgings to unite the separate building sections.