flying bridge
- noun
- Specialized
:
puente volador
- Visitors were allowed to climb up to the flying bridge for a better view of the surroundings.
- a large flying bridge
Examples
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During the storm, the crew secured the equipment stored on the flying bridge.
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The captain gave orders from the flying bridge as the ship entered the harbor.
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The captain stood on the flying bridge to get a better view.
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Many ships have a flying bridge for improved navigation.
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On sunny days, everyone gathers on the flying bridge to enjoy the view.
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The flying bridge offers an excellent vantage point for navigating the ship.
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From the flying bridge, the captain can easily monitor the surrounding waters.
Synonyms
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9.4
An open deck above the steering area where the captain steers the boat
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6.1
An upper deck on a ship where the captain stands to steer and look out
A small open deck above the ship's control room for steering and a better view
A narrow high platform on a ship that crew use to look out
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is partly derivable: 'bridge' as the ship's control platform plus 'flying' suggesting elevated or projecting allows a learner to infer an upper/open bridge on the ship. However, the specific nautical sense (a small deck above the pilot house) and the use of 'flying' in this locative/technical way are not entirely predictable for a B1 learner without exposure, so it is only partially transparent.
Etymology
Flying bridge comes from ships, where a small bridge, a deck for steering and watching, sits so high it seems to be flying above the rest of the boat, and that's why it means 'a high open deck used for navigation and viewing'.