monkey island
nounNautical Slang.
a flying bridge on top of a pilothouse or chart house.
Origin of monkey island
1First recorded in 1885–90
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How to use monkey island in a sentence
In a deep, embarrassed voice she began to tell me about monkey island.
The Return of the Soldier | Rebecca Westmonkey 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.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) | Various"I will do my best then," said the jellyfish, and he swam away from the palace and started off towards the monkey island.
Young Folks Treasury, Volume 2 (of 12) | VariousThey reached their anchorage inside monkey island soon after darkness came on.
The Three Commanders | W.H.G. Kingston
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