flyover

flyover
flyover flyover n. 1. the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels; called in the United States an {overpass}; as, an overpass is called a flyover or a flypast in England. [Brit.]

Syn: overpass, flypast. [WordNet 1.5]

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

Syn: flypast. [WordNet 1.5]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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