Definition of Gangway

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Gangway

A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks.

In the English House of Commons, a narrow aisle across the house, below which sit those who do not vote steadly either with the government or with the opposition.

The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it.

That part of the spar deck of a vessel on each side of the booms, from the quarter-deck to the forecastle; -- more properly termed the waist.

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Gangway Translations

gangway in Danish is landgang
gangway in Dutch is overgang, passage, doorgang
gangway in German is Gang
gangway in Norwegian is fallrep, landgang
gangway in Spanish is paso

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