gangway

noun
UK: /ˈɡæŋweɪ/
US: /ˈɡæŋˌweɪ/

  1. A passage or opening in the side of a ship or aircraft that is used for entering and leaving.

    1. Step on the gangway to get on board.
    2. The crew lowered the gangway so the passengers could disembark safely from the ship.

  2. A temporary bridge or ramp used to board or leave a ship or aircraft; a boarding ramp.

    1. Use the gangway to get onto the boat.
    2. After docking, the flight attendant extended the gangway for passengers to exit.

  3. A passage along either side of the upper deck of a ship.

    1. I walked the gangway to the ship's bow.
    2. Sailors stood along the gangway, watching the harbor as the ship entered.

Synonyms

corridor passage opening access walkway
gangway verb

  1. To make a way or passage.

    1. Gangway, I need to get through here!
    2. The crowd parted as the security guards shouted, 'Gangway!' to clear a path.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gangway" in English means: A passage or opening in the side of a ship or aircraft that is used for entering and leaving., A temporary bridge or ramp used to board or leave a ship or aircraft; a boarding ramp., A passage along either side of the upper deck of a ship..

The phonetic transcription of "gangway" is /ˈɡæŋweɪ/ in British English and /ˈɡæŋˌweɪ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gangway": corridor, passage, opening, access, walkway.

Example usage of "gangway": "Step on the gangway to get on board.". More examples on the page.