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
Maybe one day, he would meet them all, tour their ship, see the gangplank and the cannons for himself, wear the white, poufy shirt of the captain, shake hands with Casanova.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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