Synonyms for

Gangway

Verb / ˈgæˈŋweɪ / Another word for gangway — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A passage or walkway, especially one that is elevated.

Synonyms & similar words

gangplank aisle gangboard walkway gangplank bridge catwalk passageway corridor pathway aisle entrance exit stairway ramp footbridge overpass crossing crosswalk skywalk

Example sentences

  1. The passengers disembarked from the plane using the gangway.
  2. The gangway led to the entrance of the stadium.
  3. We walked down the gangway to get onto the boat.
  4. The crew secured the gangway to the dock.
  5. The gangway was too narrow for the wheelchair to pass through.

Quotes

  • The gangway was only a makeshift affair, a couple of planks lying across the gunwales of two boats.
  • He led the way down the gangway and through the narrow streets of the old quarter.
  • The gangway was thronged with passengers, porters and officials.

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