flying bridge

fly·ing bridge

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Definitions of flying bridge words

noun flying bridge Also called flybridge, fly bridge, monkey bridge. Nautical. a small, often open deck or platform above the pilothouse or main cabin, having duplicate controls and navigational equipment. 1
noun flying bridge Architecture. skybridge (def 2). 1
noun flying bridge an auxiliary bridge of a vessel, usually built above or far outboard of the main bridge 0
noun flying bridge a small, often open structure over the main bridge, from which a vessel may be conned 0

before 1480

One of the 25% oldest English words

First recorded in 1480-90

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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