Fly Bridge (Noun)
Meaning
The highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The captain stood at the helm on the fly bridge, scanning the horizon for any signs of land.
- From the fly bridge, the crew had an unobstructed view of the surrounding waters.
- The fly bridge was a favorite spot for the ship's officers to gather and discuss navigation.
- As the sun began to set, the captain climbed up to the fly bridge to get a better view of the stars.
- The small fly bridge above the pilot house was equipped with a compass and a set of binoculars.