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gangway n

Gangway means a movable passage used to board or leave a ship or aircraft. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of gangway

  • a movable passage used to board or leave a ship or aircraft

Usage examples of gangway

Passengers crossed the gangway to board the ferry.

The crew secured the gangway before the ship left the dock.

A wet gangway can be slippery when waves splash against it.

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