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gangplank

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Noun — A movable board or ramp used as a bridge between a ship and the dock.

Etymology

From gang ("way, passage") + plank.

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What does “gangplank” mean?

The word “gangplank” means a movable board or ramp used as a bridge between a ship and the dock. In plain terms, a temporary bridge, usually a plank, connecting a ship to land.

How do you use “gangplank” in a sentence?

Here is “gangplank” used in a sentence: “Passengers walked down the gangplank onto the pier.”

What part of speech is “gangplank”?

“Gangplank” is a noun.

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