gangplank
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of gangplank
Example Sentences
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Jack said he watched me until my feet disappeared over the gangplank …
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 7, 2023
As the Canberra repatriated the PoWs to Puerto Madryn - the Welsh-speaking enclave of Argentina - in July 1982, a Navy photographer captured Irfon and Giorgio sharing a heartfelt goodbye handshake on the gangplank.
From BBC ● Jan. 2, 2022
Sailors with side arms stood watch by the gangplank, seemingly oblivious to the cold rain lashing their faces.
From New York Times ● May 22, 2021
As people were making their way down the gangplank in assigned groups, she was trying to keep her husband covered with towels and robes and a comforter, but he wouldn’t stop shaking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 23, 2020
A scarlet banner hangs over the gangplank leading up to its main deck, where a steady stream of anonymous avatars are now walking.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
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