gangway

noun

  1. 1

    A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.

  2. 2

    An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.

  3. 3

    A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks.

  4. 4

    (obsolete outside dialectal) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.

  5. 5

    An aisle.

  6. 6

    A passage along either side of a ship's upper deck.

  7. 7

    A passage through the side of a ship or an opening in the railing through which the ship may be boarded.

  8. 8

    (agricultural) An earthen and plank ramp leading from the stable yard into the upper storey or mow of a dairy barn.

  9. 9

    (Chicago) The narrow space between two buildings or houses, used to access the backyard/alleyway from the front.

  10. 10

    A passageway through a passenger car

verb

  1. 1

    To serve as, furnish with, or conduct oneself as though proceeding on a gangway.

interjection

  1. 1

    (to a crowd) Make way! Clear a path!

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