Word of the day · Wednesday 9 September 2026
gangway
noun gangplank
noun a passage between sections of seats in a theater, airplane, etc. : aisle
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Meaning: (noun) gangplank
Also: (noun) a passage between sections of seats in a theater, airplane, etc. : aisle
Pronounced: ˈgæŋˌweɪ
In a sentence: “Gangway!” the man shouted as he pushed his way through the crowd.
Quick way to remember: a ramp for getting on or off a boat
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