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Monkey Bridge (Noun)

The highest navigational bridge on a ship; a small (often open) deck above the pilot house.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The captain stood at the helm on the monkey bridge, scanning the horizon for any signs of land.
From the monkey bridge, the officer in charge could see the entire deck and direct the crew with ease.
The old freighter's monkey bridge was exposed to the elements, with only a small awning to protect the helmsman from the sun.
The ship's crew used the monkey bridge as a vantage point to spot icebergs in the treacherous waters of the North Sea.
On the modern cruise liner, the monkey bridge was a raised platform with a sophisticated navigation system and comfortable seating for the bridge crew.

A high narrow platform above a deck or in an engine room or boiler room.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The engineer climbed the ladder to access the monkey bridge for a better view of the engine room operations.
As he walked along the monkey bridge, the chief engineer pointed out the various gauges and meters on the control panel.
The crew had to navigate the narrow monkey bridge above the main deck to reach the emergency backup generator.
From the monkey bridge, the captain could see the entire deck below and coordinate the loading of cargo with ease.
The boilerman made his way along the rickety monkey bridge to inspect the steam pipes and check for any leaks.