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gangway

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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.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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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. Bonar Law

A staircase gives access to the upper level, where the gangway between carriages is located. Source: Internet

A small of group of vendors lined the gangway to a clearing where a handful of taxicabs and a public bus awaited commuters. Source: Internet

The miller was fixing a gangway for crossing water surrounding the Sioux Falls Mill. Source: Internet

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. Source: Internet

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