Etymology

airbridge

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Today it means: The route and aircraft used to deliver material by an airlift. Full definition →

German Luftbrücke
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  1. German · calque ofLuftbrücke
  2. English todayairbridge

From air + bridge. In some cases, Calque of German Luftbrücke.

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