noun

gangboard

Gangboard (noun) means a board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding.

noun

A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding.

A board or plank placed within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's waist for lookouts to walk or stand on.

The boards ending the hammock-nettings at either side of the entrance from the accommodation-ladder to the deck.

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Etymology

From gang (“way, path, course of travel”) + board (“plank”).

Rhymes for gangboard

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of gangboard?

"gangboard" (noun) means a board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding.

What are the different meanings of gangboard?

"gangboard" has 3 main meanings: 1. A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding; 2. A board or plank placed within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's waist for lookouts to walk or stand on; 3. The boards ending the hammock-nettings at either side of the entrance from the accommodation-ladder to the deck.