companionway (Meaning)
Wordnet
companionway (n)
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
Synonyms & Antonyms of companionway
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companionway Sentence Examples
- The crew descended the companionway to reach the lower deck of the ship.
- He navigated through the narrow companionway, careful not to bump into any equipment.
- The sailors rushed up the companionway as they heard the captain's urgent call.
- She tripped on the uneven steps of the companionway but managed to regain her balance.
- The lantern's dim light barely illuminated the companionway, casting eerie shadows on the walls.
- During the storm, water seeped through the cracks in the companionway, causing the deck below to flood.
- The crew assembled at the bottom of the companionway, ready to receive their orders from the captain.
- He climbed the companionway ladder with a sense of urgency, eager to reach the deck and assess the situation.
- The captain stood at the top of the companionway, surveying the scene below as the crew worked frantically to secure the sails.
- As the ship rocked back and forth in the rough seas, the crew held onto the handrails of the companionway for support.
FAQs About the word companionway
a stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The crew descended the companionway to reach the lower deck of the ship.
He navigated through the narrow companionway, careful not to bump into any equipment.
The sailors rushed up the companionway as they heard the captain's urgent call.
She tripped on the uneven steps of the companionway but managed to regain her balance.
