Definition of gangway Gangway
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What does gangway mean?
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NounPlural: gangways |
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| gangway - a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site) | ||
| gangway - passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores | ||
| aisle | ||
| gangway - a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside | ||
| gangplank, gangboard | ||
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Wiktionary 
- gangway (Noun)
A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings. - gangway (Noun)
An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship. - gangway (Noun)
A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks. - gangway (Noun)
A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people. - gangway (Noun)
An aisle. - gangway (Noun)
A passage along either side of a ship's upper deck. - gangway (Noun)
A passage through the side of a ship or though a railing through which the ship may be boarded. - gangway (Noun)
An earthen and plank ramp leading from the stable yard into the upper storey or mow of a dairy barn.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- gangway (v. i.)
A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks. - gangway (v. i.)
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. - gangway (v. i.)
The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it. - gangway (v. i.)
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.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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A temporary bridge such as one between a ship and the shore.
Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕
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gangway
gang′wā, n. a passage or way by which to go into or out of any place, esp. a ship: a way between rows of seats, esp. the cross-passage in the House of Commons, about half-way down the House, giving access to the rear-benches. The members 'above the gangway' are the ministers and ex-ministers, with their more immediate supporters. [A.S. gangweg; cf. gang and way.]
Marine DictionaryUniversal Dictionary of the Marine ⚓️
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passe-avant, a narrow platform, or range of planks, laid horizontally along the upper part of a ship’s side, from the quarter-deck to the forecastle, for the convenience of walking more expeditiously, fore and aft, than by descending into the waist. This platform is therefore peculiar to ships which are deep-waisted. It is fenced on the outside by several small iron pillars, and a rope extended from one to the other; and sometimes by a netting, to prevent any one from falling off into the sea when the ship is in motion. This is frequently called the gang-board in merchant vessels. -
gangway
echelle, is also that part of a ship’s side, both within and without, by which the passengers enter and depart. It is for this purpose provided with a sufficient number of steps, or cleats, nailed upon the ship’s side, nearly as low as the surface of the water; and sometimes furnished with a railed accommodation-ladder, whose lower end projects from the ship’s side, being secured in this position by iron braces, so as to render the ascent and descent extremely convenient. -
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accoursie, is likewise used to signify a passage left in the hold, when a ship is laden, in order to arrive at any particular place therein, occasionally; as to examine the situation of the provisions or cargo; to discover and stop a leak; or to bring out any article required for service; &c. Finally, a gangway implies a thoroughfare, or narrow passage of any kind.
Sailor's Word-BookThe Sailor's Word-Book ⛵
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The platform on each side of the skid-beams leading from the quarter-deck to the forecastle, and peculiar to deep-waisted ships, for the convenience of walking expeditiously fore and aft; it is fenced on the outside by iron stanchions and ropes, or rails, and in vessels of war with a netting, in which part of the hammocks are stowed. In merchant ships it is frequently called the gang-board. Also, that part of a ship's side, and opening in her bulwarks, by which persons enter and depart, provided with a sufficient number of steps or cleats, nailed upon the ship's side, nearly as low as the surface of the water, and sometimes furnished with a railed accommodation-ladder projecting from the ship's side, and secured by iron braces. Also, narrow passages left in the hold, when a ship is laden, in order to enter any particular place as occasion may require, or stop a leak. Also, it implies a thoroughfare of any kind.--To bring to the gangway, to punish a seaman by seizing him up to a grating, there to undergo flogging.
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🔤- gangway, noun, singular of gangways.
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