Synonyms for gangway

Grammar : Noun

Spell : noun gang-wey; interjection gang-wey

Phonetic Transcription : noun ˈgæŋˌweɪ; interjection ˈgæŋˈweɪ

Définition of gangway

Origin : Old English gangweg "road, passage, thoroughfare;" see gang (in its original sense) + way. As a command to clear way, attested by 1912, American English.

noun passage

Example sentences :

On toward the forecastle, where sat the woman alone by the gangway.
Extract from : « Poems » by William D. Howells

They shook hands, and then the old man went down the gangway.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

"Hap yourself well," he had said when they crossed the gangway on to the boat.
Extract from : « Changing Winds » by St. John G. Ervine

Juve propelled him towards a gangway: a minute later both were on the boat.
Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre

They were standing in the gangway, waiting to be shewn their seats.
Extract from : « The Education of Eric Lane » by Stephen McKenna

Under their feet they felt the gangway vibrate and withdraw from the land.
Extract from : « The Heads of Apex » by Francis Flagg

Two Scottish policemen were stationed at the bottom of the gangway.
Extract from : « Adventures and Recollections » by Bill o'th' Hoylus End

Taking a step nearer to the gangway, the old parson talked faster.
Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine

Harriet moved down the gangway, and compelled Miss Abbott to follow her.
Extract from : « Where Angels Fear to Tread » by E. M. Forster

And on that he turned, and stalked away down the gangway to the vessel's waist.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

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