flying bridge
A 'flying bridge' can refer to different elevated platforms used in nautical, architectural, and construction contexts.
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Definition
C1Nautical
(technical)An elevated, often open, platform on a ship used for navigation and control.
Example
- The captain navigated the vessel from the flying bridge to get a better view of the surroundings.
C1Architecture
(technical)An overhead walkway built across a courtyard or atrium within a building.
Example
- The museum features a flying bridge that connects the two main galleries.
C1Construction
(technical)A temporary floating or suspended bridge used for ferrying or crossing.
Example
- Workers constructed a flying bridge to transport materials across the river.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "flying bridge":
flight deckice bridgespace bridgeflying fishgreen bridgeflying brick