noun
gangplank
Gangplank (noun) means a movable board or ramp used as a bridge between a ship and the dock. Example: “Passengers walked down the gangplank onto the pier.”
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A movable board or ramp used as a bridge between a ship and the dock.
"Passengers walked down the gangplank onto the pier."
How to use gangplank
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA temporary bridge, usually a plank, connecting a ship to land.
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Word forms
- Plural
- gangplanks
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Passengers walked down the _____ onto the pier.
Etymology
From gang ("way, passage") + plank.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “gangplank” mean?
The word “gangplank” means a movable board or ramp used as a bridge between a ship and the dock. In plain terms, a temporary bridge, usually a plank, connecting a ship to land.
How do you use “gangplank” in a sentence?
Here is “gangplank” used in a sentence: “Passengers walked down the gangplank onto the pier.”
What part of speech is “gangplank”?
“Gangplank” is a noun.
What is the meaning of gangplank?
"gangplank" (noun) means a movable board or ramp used as a bridge between a ship and the dock.
