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Definitions for Gangway

[1] a passageway, especially a narrow walkway.
[2] Nautical . an opening in the railing or bulwark of a ship, as that into which a gangplank fits. a gangplank. an area of the weather deck of a ship, between the side and a deckhouse. accommodation ladder.
[3] Railroads . the space between the cab of a steam locomotive and its tender. the side entrance of a diesel or electric locomotive.
[4] British . an aisle in a theater, restaurant, etc. an aisle in the House of Commons separating the more influential members of the political parties from the younger, less influential members. a runway in a theater.
[5] a temporary path of planks, as at a building site.
[6] Mining . a main passage or level.
[7] Also called logway. the ramp up which logs are moved into a sawmill.
[8] clear the way! out of the way!
[9] an opening in a ship's side to take a gangplank
[10] another word for gangplank
[11] British an aisle between rows of seats
[12] Also called: logway mainly US a ramp for logs leading into a sawmill
[13] a main passage in a mine
[14] temporary planks over mud or earth, as on a building site
[15] clear a path!

Words related to Gangway

corridor, passageway, walkway, gangplank

Words nearby Gangway

gangster, gangster chic, gangsterism, gangtok, gangue, gangway, ganister, ganja, gannet, gannett, ganof

Origin of Gangway

1680–90; gang1 + way1; not continuous with Old English gangweg

Other words from Gangway

gang·wayed , adjective

Synonyms for Gangway

corridor, gangplank, passageway, walkway