bridges

noun

Definition of bridgesnext
plural of bridge
as in lands

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  1. soil
  2. dust
  3. earth
Noun
  • Rocks also contribute to soil stability and protect delicate ecosystems.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2025
  • June • For camellia, citrus, gardenia, grape and other plants adapted to acidic soil: If leaves are yellowing (chlorotic) between green veins, plants may benefit from foliar or soil application of iron and zinc chelate and mulching.
    The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2025
Definition of soil
Noun
  • The arched geometric designs and texture add intrigue, while the latter also serves a functional purpose—to easily scrape off dirt and dust from your shoes.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Vacuum out your detector every few months to prevent dust build up.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of dust
Noun
  • In March, Ngannou was brought crashing down to earth by Anthony Joshua.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
  • She’s spent her entire life in a subterranean shelter, which descends more than a mile into the earth like an upside-down skyscraper.
    Daniel A. Gross, The New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of earth
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