monkey bridge
The term 'monkey bridge' has diverse meanings across different contexts, from traditional Vietnamese walkways to nautical structures and literary references.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A simple bridge made of ropes or logs, often requiring balance to cross.
Example
- The scouts built a monkey bridge over the stream during their camping trip.
C1Vietnamese Culture
(cultural)A handmade bamboo or wooden walkway across a stream or gully, commonly found in rural Vietnam.
Example
- Tourists often find it challenging to cross the traditional monkey bridges in the Mekong Delta.
C1Nautical
(technical)A raised platform on a ship allowing safe passage when the deck is washed by heavy seas.
Example
- The crew used the monkey bridge to navigate the ship safely during the storm.
C2Literary
(literary)The title of a novel by Vietnamese-American writer Lan Cao.
Example
- Lan Cao's 'Monkey Bridge' explores the Vietnamese immigrant experience in America.
Similar
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