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Gangway
Meaning
Noun
●
In Roads:
A
passageway
through which to
enter
or
leave
, such
as one
between
seating
areas in an
auditorium
, or between two buildings.
●
An
articulating
bridge
or
ramp
, such as from
land
to a
dock
or a ship.
●
A
temporary
passageway
, such
as one
made of
planks.
●
A
clear
path
through a
crowd
or a
passageway
with people.
●
In British English:
An aisle.
●
In Nautical & Roads:
A
passage
along either
side
of a ship's
upper
deck.
●
In Nautical & Roads:
A
passage
through the
side
of a
ship
or an
opening
in the
railing
through which the
ship
may be boarded.
●
In Agriculture:
An
earthen
and
plank
ramp
leading
from the
stable
yard
into the
upper storey
or
mow
of a
dairy
barn.
●
In Chicago English:
The
narrow
space
between two
buildings
or
houses
, used to access the backyard/alleyway from the front.
●
A
passageway
through a
passenger
car
Verb
●
To
serve
as,
furnish
with, or
conduct
oneself
as though
proceeding
on a gangway.
Intj
●
Make way! Clear a path!
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