monkey island

noun

, Nautical Slang.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of monkey island¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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