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- [noun gang-wey; interjection gang-wey]
- /noun ˈgæŋˌweɪ; interjection ˈgæŋˈweɪ/
- /ˈɡæŋ.weɪ/
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- [noun gang-wey; interjection gang-wey]
- /noun ˈgæŋˌweɪ; interjection ˈgæŋˈweɪ/
Definitions of gangway word
- noun gangway a passageway, especially a narrow walkway. 1
- noun gangway Nautical. an opening in the railing or bulwark of a ship, as that into which a gangplank fits. a gangplank. an area of the weather deck of a ship, between the side and a deckhouse. accommodation ladder. 1
- noun gangway Railroads. the space between the cab of a steam locomotive and its tender. the side entrance of a diesel or electric locomotive. 1
- noun gangway British. an aisle in a theater, restaurant, etc. an aisle in the House of Commons separating the more influential members of the political parties from the younger, less influential members. a runway in a theater. 1
- noun gangway a temporary path of planks, as at a building site. 1
- noun gangway Mining. a main passage or level. 1
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Origin of gangway
First appearance:
before 1680 One of the 48% oldest English words
1680-90; gang1 + way1; not continuous with Old English gangweg
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Parts of speech for Gangway
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gangway popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gangway
noun gangway
- corridor — A corridor is a long passage in a building or train, with doors and rooms on one or both sides.
- passageway — a way for passing into, through, or out of something, as within a building or between buildings; a corridor, hall, alley, catwalk, or the like.
- walkway — any passage for walking, especially one connecting the various areas of a ship, factory, park, etc.
- gangplank — a flat plank or small, movable, bridgelike structure for use by persons boarding or leaving a ship at a pier.
- aisle — An aisle is a long narrow gap that people can walk along between rows of seats in a public building such as a church or between rows of shelves in a supermarket.
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