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passerella — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • catwalk noun A narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show.
  • gangplank noun A movable board or ramp used as a bridge between a ship and the dock.
  • gangway noun A narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings.
  • runway noun A paved strip used by aircraft for takeoff and landing.
  • walkway noun A path or passage designed for people to walk along.

Senses

passerella is used for these senses in English:

  • catwalk (fashion) A narrow elevated stage on which models parade.
  • footbridge A bridge over a road, railway, river, etc for pedestrians.
  • gangplank (nautical) A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside.
  • gangway A passage through the side of a ship or an opening in the railing through which the ship may be boarded; (, also, in, later use) a jet bridge.
  • gangway (rare, obsolete, outside, dialects) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.
  • runway A narrow walkway (often on a platform) extending from a stage on which people walk, especially one used by models during fashion shows.
  • walkway A clearly defined path for pedestrians.

catwalk — full definition

  1. noun A narrow raised platform that models walk along during a fashion show.
  2. noun Any narrow elevated walkway, such as one used by crew on a ship or in a theater.

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