passerelle — meaning in English
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English meaning
- bridge noun A structure built to carry a road, railway, or path across a river, valley, or other obstacle.
- catwalk noun A narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show.
- gangway noun A narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings.
- gateway noun An entrance or opening that can be closed with a gate.
- ramp noun A sloped surface connecting two different levels, allowing movement between them without steps.
- runway noun A paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing.
Senses
passerelle is used for these senses in English:
- bridge (nautical) An elevated platform above the upper deck of a mechanically propelled ship from which it is navigated and from which all activities on deck can be seen and controlled by the captain, etc; smaller ships have a wheelhouse, and sailing ships were controlled from a quarterdeck.
- catwalk (fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.
- footbridge A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.
- gateway (computing, networking, telecommunications) In wireless internet, an access point with additional software capabilities such as providing NAT and DHCP, which may also provide VPN support, roaming, firewalls, various levels of security, etc.
- ramp (aviation) A mobile staircase that is attached to the doors of an aircraft at an airport.
- runway A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
bridge — full definition
- noun A structure built to carry a road, railway, or path across a river, valley, or other obstacle.
- noun The bony or cartilaginous ridge along the top of the nose.
- noun A raised platform on a ship from which the captain and crew control and observe the vessel.
- noun A section of a song that connects two other parts, often building tension before a chorus returns.
- noun A trick-taking card game for four players in two partnerships.
catwalk — full definition
- noun A narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show.
- noun Any narrow elevated walkway, such as one used by crew on a ship or in a theater.