Bridging 747607 160427702 2007-09-26T08:21:07Z Jergen 181716 /* Others */ linkcorr {{Wiktionarypar|bridging}} '''Bridging''' can refer to: ==Construction== * Building of [[bridge]]s across a gap ==Electronics== * In electronics, using a low source impedance to drive a large load impedance for maximum voltage transfer, called [[impedance bridging]] * In electronics, a method of connecting a load to two amplifiers to increase available voltage, called a [[bridged amplifier]] * [[Bridging (networking)]], a packet forwarding technique used in computer networks ** In particular, the use of this technique to gain control over other players' connectivity Xbox video game ''[[Halo 2]]'', which is very commonly used to cheat in 'matchmade' games on [[Xbox Live]]. ==Transport== * The procedure by which oil products such as [[diesel]] or [[petrol]] are moved ("bridged") by road tanker from one [[oil depot]] to another. *Using a transport ship to move infantry or armor across bodies of water in one turn in the board game [[Axis and Allies]]. ==Medicine== *The binding of an [[antigen]] molecule by two [[Immunoglobulin E|IgE]] [[antibody|antibodies]] bound to a [[mast cell]] or [[basophil granulocyte]], leading to [[degranulation]]. ==Sport== * In [[grappling]], the technique of pushing the hips upwards to offbalance a top opponent, for instance by trying to escape the [[mount (grappling)|mount]]. * Supporting the [[cue stick]] near its tip for a shot in [[billiards]] either by hand or sometimes with the help of a mechanical bridge. * A [[climbing technique]], used for climbing corners. * In [[basketball]], the act of trying to box out an airborn opponent (while shooting or rebounding, for example), getting under the opponents legs, and causing them to become unbalanced & topple to the ground. ==Others== * A technique used in [[animal training]] * A compaction of material at the base of a [[storage silo]] which can interfere with the flow of the silo contents. * In [[Unitarian Universalism|Unitarian Universalist]] communities, the passing from one age range and its group(s), on into another age range and the group(s) for those occupying it. * In [[Girl Scouts of the USA]], the move from one age grouping to another (Brownies to Juniors to Cadettes to Seniors) and completion of specific requirements. For other uses, see [[Bridge (disambiguation)]]. {{dab}}