flyover

/ˌflaɪˈoʊvər/
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Other forms: flyovers

Definitions of flyover
  1. noun
    a flight at a low altitude (usually of military aircraft) over spectators on the ground
    synonyms: fly-by, flypast
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    type of:
    flight, flying
    an instance of traveling by air
  2. noun
    bridge formed by the upper level of a crossing of two highways at different levels
    synonyms: overpass
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    type of:
    bridge, span
    a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
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