Definition Synonyms
Definition of flyover - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
overpassTECH. UK road or railway passing over anotherTECH. UK
- The new flyover reduced traffic congestion in the city.
2.
ceremonial flightUK low-level flight by aircraft for a ceremonyUK
- The jets performed a flyover during the parade.
3.
- Many people from the flyover states attended the event.
Adjective
1.
- The flyover states often feel overlooked.
2.
infrastructureTECH. US relating to an elevated road or overpassTECH. US
- The flyover design was modern and efficient.
Images of flyover
road or railway passing over another
Expressions with flyover
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central US areas seen as unimportant by coastal residents
Many politicians ignore flyover country during national campaigns.
us state often flown over and seen as less important
Many people call Kansas a flyover state.
Origin of flyover
English, fly (to move through air) + over (above)
Examples of flyover in a sentence
A new flyover is being constructed near the airport. The flyover was the highlight of the airshow. A flyover marked the opening of the new stadium. The politician focused on issues affecting flyover regions. Flyover country often feels overlooked by coastal elites. Flyover regions often lack major airports.
Flyover areas are sometimes ignored in politics. The flyover project required innovative engineering solutions. Flyover architecture often includes multiple lanes for traffic.
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- French:viaduc, intérieur, ...
- German:Überführung, Binnen-, ...
- Italian:sovrappasso, centrale, ...
- Spanish:paso elevado, del interior, ...
- Portuguese:viaduto, do interior, ...
- Chinese:立交桥, 内陆的, ...
- Japanese:高架橋, 中西部の, ...
- Arabic:جِسْر عُلْوِي, وَسَطِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:גֶּשֶׁר עִילִי, פְּנִימִי, ...
- Russian:эстакада, центральный, ...
- Ukrainian:естакада, центральний, ...
- Hindi:फ्लाईओवर, मध्यवर्ती, ...
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