gangway (Meaning)
gangway (n)
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
gangway (v. i.)
A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks.
In the English House of Commons, a narrow aisle across the house, below which sit those who do not vote steadly either with the government or with the opposition.
The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it.
That part of the spar deck of a vessel on each side of the booms, from the quarter-deck to the forecastle; -- more properly termed the waist.
Synonyms & Antonyms of gangway
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gangway Sentence Examples
- The captain appeared on the gangway, saluting the guests as they boarded the ship.
- We hastily made our way to the gangway, eager to embark on our adventure.
- The gangway creaked and groaned as the heavy luggage was carried aboard.
- The gangplank extended from the ship to the dock, creating a makeshift bridge.
- The sailors swiftly lowered the gangway, allowing passengers to disembark.
- The ship's crew stood attentively on the gangway, directing passengers to their cabins.
- The gap between the boat and the pier was so narrow that we had to crawl across the gangway.
- The gangway was slippery from the rain, making it treacherous to navigate.
- The ship lurched violently, causing the gangway to sway dangerously.
- The last passengers hurriedly crossed the gangway as the ship prepared to sail.
FAQs About the word gangway
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site), a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside, passageway between seating ar
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The captain appeared on the gangway, saluting the guests as they boarded the ship.
We hastily made our way to the gangway, eager to embark on our adventure.
The gangway creaked and groaned as the heavy luggage was carried aboard.
The gangplank extended from the ship to the dock, creating a makeshift bridge.
