bridge deck
Americannoun
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a deck on top of a bridge house; flying bridge.
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the first deck in a bridge house.
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the deck from which a vessel is usually operated; the location of the pilot house.
Example Sentences
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Almost a quarter of a century on, the aluminium bridge deck is "beginning to become worn", the spokesperson said.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2025
Core samples taken from the freeway columns and bridge deck showed that damage from the pallet-fueled fire was not as extensive as it could have been in a worst-case scenario.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 14, 2023
Engineers will be inspecting the freeway’s columns and bridge deck.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 12, 2023
The state will now monitor the bridge deck more closely, although Poling said other state bridges are still considered to be in worse condition and take priority.
From Seattle Times • May 8, 2023
He favored those on the bridge deck of the “Restless” with a tantalizing grin.
From The Motor Boat Club and The Wireless Or, the Dot, Dash and Dare Cruise by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
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