noun

gangway

GANG-way

noun

A narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings.

"He squeezed down the gangway to reach his seat before the film started."

A ramp or bridge for boarding a ship or aircraft.

"Crew members lowered the gangway so passengers could disembark."

intj

Used to tell people to clear a path.

"Gangway! Coming through with a hot tray!"

How to Use Gangway

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA passageway for entering or leaving, especially onto a ship, or a shout to clear the way.

Common pairings

lower the gangway clear the gangway

gangwayed past tense, gangways plural, gangways singular

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He squeezed down the _____ to reach his seat before the film started.

From Old English gangweġ, literally "a way for going" — from gang ("go, walk") + way.

ay may day say ray hay lay pay jay way yay nay