单词 | monkey bridge |
释义 | > as lemmasmonkey bridge monkey bridge n. Nautical (a) = monkey island n.; (b) a narrow bridge deck running lengthwise between forecastle and poop on a sailing vessel (see quot. 1948); (c) (perhaps) = monkey poop n. ΘΚΠ society > travel > travel by water > vessel, ship, or boat > parts of vessels > part of vessel above water > [noun] > deck superstructure > bridge > types of steering-bridge1902 flying bridge1909 monkey island1912 monkey bridge1927 1927 G. Bradford Gloss. Sea Terms 115/2 Monkey bridge, usually above the pilot or chart house where the standard compass is commonly set. Sometimes the fore and aft bridge on a sailing ship. 1948 R. de Kerchove Internat. Maritime Dict. 472/2 Monkey bridge, a fore-and-aft bridge..on sailing vessels connecting the poop with the forecastle deck, making use of the deckhouses on the way. 1967 C. Jokstad Captain & Sea 100 We placed the body on the monkey bridge, which is the very after end or stern of the vessel. < as lemmas |
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