gangplank

[ gang-plangk ]

/ ˈgæŋˌplæŋk /

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noun

a flat plank or small, movable, bridgelike structure for use by persons boarding or leaving a ship at a pier.

Words related to gangplank

overpass, link, platform, corridor, passageway, walkway, catwalk, span, extension, scaffold, viaduct, pontoon, trestle, connection, branch, tie, transit, arch, wing, bond

Words nearby gangplank

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Origin of gangplank

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; gang¹ + plank

Also called brow, gangway.

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Examples from the Web for gangplank

Adam Senatori remembers that long, cold walk down the gangplank.
How Airline Pilot and Instagram Star Adam Senatori Gets Perspective from 1,400 Feet|Oliver Jones|October 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Terrified passengers jammed the gangplank as they tried to crowd ashore.
Guilt of the Brass Thieves|Mildred A. Wirt
The officer who received his ticket at the gangplank noticed the destination on it, and said, "Got enough?"
April Hopes|William Dean Howells
A gangplank was thrown out, and on deck hurried the sand carriers.
The Rover Boys Down East|Arthur M. Winfield

“Follow me, my daughters,” bade Old Noah, motioning for them to cross the gangplank into the ark.
Saboteurs on the River|Mildred A. Wirt
They couldnt get there, because the gangplank was pulled in while Freddie was standing here by me, getting out his ball of string.
The Bobbsey Twins on the Deep Blue Sea|Laura Lee Hope

British Dictionary definitions for gangplank

gangplank

gangway

/ (ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk) /

noun

nautical a portable bridge for boarding and leaving a vessel at dockside

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