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- [gang-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈgæŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gang-bawrd, -bohrd]
- /ˈgæŋˌbɔrd, -ˌboʊrd/
Definitions of gangboard word
- noun gangboard a raised walk on a sailing ship, crossing the waist and connecting the forecastle directly with the quarterdeck. 1
- noun gangboard A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding. 1
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Origin of gangboard
First appearance:
before 1740 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1740-50; gang1 + board
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Parts of speech for Gangboard
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gangboard popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 68% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gangboard usage trend in Literature
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