FLYOVER

flyover, fly-by, flypast

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

overpass, flyover

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

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

flyover (plural flyovers)

(US) A low-level flight, especially of military aircraft, of a ceremonial nature; a flypast (British).

(British) A road or railway that passes over another, allowing routes to cross without interruption.

Synonyms: underpass, flyunder

(US) A high-level overpass built above main overpass lanes.

Anagrams

• overfly

Source: Wiktionary



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