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gangway

The correct spelling is gangway.

How to pronounce gangway

noun

Say it like: Gan-gwaee

The correct spelling is gangway. A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.
  2. 2.An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.
  3. 3.A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks.
  4. 4.(obsolete outside dialectal) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.
  5. 5.An aisle.

verb

  1. 1.To serve as, furnish with, or conduct oneself as though proceeding on a gangway.

interjection

  1. 1.(to a crowd) Make way! Clear a path!

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