gangway
Speech parts
1. gangway - Noun
2. gangway - Verb
3. gangway - Interjection
Meaning
A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks.
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.
The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it.
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.
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These people in the North-East of Ireland, from old prejudices perhaps more than from anything else, from the whole of their past history, would prefer, I believe, to accept the government of a foreign country rather than submit to be governed by hon. Gentlemen below the Gangway.
A staircase gives access to the upper level, where the gangway between carriages is located.
A small of group of vendors lined the gangway to a clearing where a handful of taxicabs and a public bus awaited commuters.
The miller was fixing a gangway for crossing water surrounding the Sioux Falls Mill.
Each car only travelled half the distance between the second and third levels and passengers were required to change lifts halfway by means of a short gangway.