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monkey island

noun

, Nautical Slang.
  1. a flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of monkey island1

First recorded in 1885–90

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Example Sentences

In a deep, embarrassed voice she began to tell me about Monkey Island.

Monkey Island has had several owners since the Duke of Marlborough disposed of it: the lease of the place at £25l.

Thus persuaded, the jellyfish turned his course towards the Monkey Island once more.

"I will do my best then," said the jellyfish, and he swam away from the palace and started off towards the Monkey Island.

They reached their anchorage inside Monkey Island soon after darkness came on.

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