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bridge house

American  

noun

Nautical.
  1. a deckhouse including a bridge or bridges for navigation.


Etymology

Origin of bridge house

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400

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Another extreme option for potential buyers: Consider a quirky, one-of-a-kind property like Alhambra’s bridge house.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 6, 2023

"We both saw the rise of homelessness. Now we have this beautiful bridge house that's being built right now to help people."

From Fox News May 2, 2021

Hato in St Anna Channel She was a small Dutch freighter with a high bow and stem, and a bridge house in the middle between two well decks.

From "The Cay" by Theodore Taylor

He told of his uncle's wonderful story of the gold that was to be all for his sister; told of the life at the bridge house, and his attachment to his cousin Cherry.

From The Lost Treasure of Trevlyn A Story of the Days of the Gunpowder Plot by Everett-Green, Evelyn

This was Mr Philip’s first visit to the bridge house.

From The Inglises Or, How the Way Opened by Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray)

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