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Raregangways
The correct spelling is gangways.
How to pronounce gangways
noun
Say it like: Gan-gwa-ys
The correct spelling is gangways. 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.A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.
- 2.An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.
- 3.A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks.
- 4.(obsolete outside dialectal) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.
- 5.An aisle.
verb
- 1.To serve as, furnish with, or conduct oneself as though proceeding on a gangway.
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