noun
- a movable ramp or bridge used to board or leave a ship
Usage: nautical; also called a gangway
Examples
- The passengers walked across the gangplank to board the cruise ship.
- The sailor secured the gangplank before the ship departed.
- She carefully stepped onto the gangplank, holding the rope railing.
- The crew lowered the gangplank so the cargo could be loaded.
- After docking, the first mate positioned the gangplank at the ship's side.
- He walked the gangplank with confidence despite the gentle rocking of the boat.