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flyover

flyo·ver

UK/ˈflaɪˌəʊvə/ US/ˈflaɪˌoʊvɚ/ rare informal uk us

noun

1.

bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels

  • “an overpass is called a flyover or a flypast in England”
Synonyms
2.

a low-altitude flight (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground

Synonyms

Origin

Deverbal from fly over.

Phrases

  • flyover country
  • flyover state

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