flying bridge

collocation in English

meaningsofflyingandbridge

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flying
noun[U]
uk
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/us
/ˈflaɪ.ɪŋ/
travel ...
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bridge
noun
uk
/brɪdʒ/us
/brɪdʒ/
a structure that is built over a river, road, or railway to allow people and vehicles to cross from one side to ...
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(Definition offlyingandbridgefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofflying bridge

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On military warships after 1914, theflyingbridgewas usually the station for the air defense officer and the gunnery officer.
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The entry to the double enceinte is defended by two cylindrical towers and aflyingbridge, flanked to the north by a bastion.
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The force of the explosion blew out two of her cargo hatches, launching a jeep into the stricken ship'sflyingbridgein the process.
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Passenger accommodation consisted of lower and upper deck passenger lounges and open deck areas on the bridge andflyingbridgedecks.
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This was remedied by installing two water tanks near the fore and after masts on the upper deck, connected by aflyingbridge.
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The amount of equipment on aflyingbridgevaries widely with the need of the captain.
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On theflyingbridgealone, there were 22 casualties.
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It crashed into the warship'sflyingbridge, spraying high octane gasoline over the bridge and pilot house.
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There is also aflyingbridgeabove the main cabin with an auxiliary steering position which can be used when additional height or visibility is required during an operation.
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The first struck amidships, directly beneath theflyingbridgeabout 4ft m below the waterline and tore a hole that measured 10ft m long by 4-6ft m wide.
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Flying bridges were almost always the highest bridge on the ship.
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Sleek staircases and flying bridges pull patrons into the hall.
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