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Meaning of gangways

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

gangways

noun

Definitions

  1. A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.

  2. An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.

  3. A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks.

  4. (obsolete outside dialectal) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.

verb

Definitions

  1. To serve as, furnish with, or conduct oneself as though proceeding on a gangway.