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flying bridge

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flying bridge [¦flī·iŋ ′brij]
(naval architecture)
A narrow walkway or platform built at the level of the top of the pilothouse and containing a duplicate set of controls for steering gear and engine-room signals and for navigating instruments; the platform extends from one side of the ship to the other. Also known as navigating bridge.


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If you are starting from scratch, consider measuring in increments: from the waterline to the surface of the lower deck, from the lower deck to the flying bridge, and continue on up.
What has Jackson excited about Prestige's future is the recent purchase of an Integrated Flying Bridge waterjet cutter.
Dan Cannon, chef and 'partner in Oceanside-based Flying Bridge Restaurant, also noticed an increase in the business.
 
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