monkey island

English

Noun

monkey island (plural monkey islands)

  1. (nautical) Synonym of flying bridge.
    • 2008, George Fetherling, Running Away to Sea: Round the World on a Tramp Freighter, page 54:
      We passed them on our way to the monkey island, or flying bridge, where we could enjoy the best view.
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