passadiço — meaning in English

English meaning

• bridge noun A structure built to carry a road, railway, or path across a river, valley, or other obstacle.
• gangway noun A narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings.

Senses

passadiço 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.
• gangway A passageway through which to enter or leave.

bridge — full definition

1. noun A structure built to carry a road, railway, or path across a river, valley, or other obstacle.
2. noun The bony or cartilaginous ridge along the top of the nose.
3. noun A raised platform on a ship from which the captain and crew control and observe the vessel.
4. noun A section of a song that connects two other parts, often building tension before a chorus returns.
5. noun A trick-taking card game for four players in two partnerships.

gangway — full definition

1. noun A narrow passage or aisle used to enter or exit somewhere, such as between seats or buildings.
2. noun A ramp or bridge for boarding a ship or aircraft.
3. intj Used to tell people to clear a path.

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