A bridge, especially a temporary or makeshift one, or to cross water using a bridge or ferry.
From Latin pons, pontis meaning bridge. Related to pontifex (bridge-builder), originally a Roman priestly title that evolved to mean pope, as priests were seen as builders of spiritual bridges.
The word connects engineering and spirituality through the ancient Roman concept that building bridges was sacred work, which is why 'pontiff' literally means 'bridge-builder' - the pope as one who bridges earth and heaven.
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