flying-bridge
Definition
- Noun:
- A temporary or portable bridge: "flying-bridge" refers to a bridge that is constructed for temporary use, often made of pontoons or light materials, allowing for quick assembly and disassembly, typically used in military or emergency situations.
- A floating bridge: In nautical contexts, a "flying-bridge" can also mean a bridge that floats on water, supported by boats or pontoons, used to cross rivers or other bodies of water.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The army engineers built a flying-bridge across the river to allow troops to cross quickly. (A temporary, portable bridge used for military operations.)
- During the flood, a flying-bridge was set up to connect the two sides of the town. (A floating bridge used as an emergency crossing.)
Advanced Usage
"to erect a flying-bridge": to construct a temporary or floating bridge.
- The crew erected a flying-bridge in just a few hours. (They built a portable bridge rapidly.)
"flying-bridge operation": a military or logistical task involving the use of such a bridge.
- The flying-bridge operation was crucial for the supply line. (The use of the temporary bridge was essential for logistics.)
Variants and Related Words
Flying boat (n): a type of seaplane that lands on water.
- The flying boat landed smoothly on the lake. (A water-landing aircraft.)
Bridge (n): a structure built to span a physical obstacle.
- The stone bridge has stood for centuries. (A permanent crossing structure.)
Synonyms
- Pontoon bridge: a bridge supported by floating pontoons.
- Temporary bridge: a bridge designed for short-term use.
- Portable bridge: a bridge that can be moved and reassembled.
Related Idioms
- "bridge the gap": to reduce differences or connect two things.
- The new policy aims to bridge the gap between rich and poor. (To connect or reconcile differences.)
- Note: This idiom does not directly use "flying-bridge" but is related to the concept of a bridge.