1. Plural of gangplank; movable ramps or bridges used to board or leave a ship, especially at a dock or pier.
Usage: nautical; commonly used in maritime and travel contexts

Examples

• The passengers walked across the gangplanks to board the cruise ship.
• The crew secured the gangplanks before the vessel departed from port.
• Several gangplanks were positioned along the dock to accommodate the large number of travelers.
• The captain ordered the gangplanks to be raised once everyone had boarded.
• Workers carefully maintained the gangplanks to ensure passenger safety.
• The ship had multiple gangplanks on each side for efficient boarding.