nounπShareA passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings."The students walked through the gangway to reach the back of the auditorium. "architecturebuildingwaynauticalplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship."The passengers walked across the gangway to board the ferry. "nauticalvehiclearchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA temporary passageway, such as one made of planks."The construction workers used a wooden gangway to cross the muddy ditch. "nauticalwaybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(obsolete outside dialectal) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.""The usher shouted, 'Gangway!' as he led the elderly woman through the crowded theater." "wayspacenauticalplacetrafficChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn aisle."The gangway between the rows of desks in the classroom was crowded with students. "nauticalwayarchitecturevehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passage along either side of a ship's upper deck."The students walked along the gangway to board the school bus. "nauticalsailingvehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passage through the side of a ship or an opening in the railing through which the ship may be boarded."The passengers waited patiently at the gangway, ready to board the ferry. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(agricultural) An earthen and plank ramp leading from the stable yard into the upper storey or mow of a dairy barn."The farmer used the gangway to haul hay bales up to the barn's loft. "agriculturearchitecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(Chicago) The narrow space between two buildings or houses, used to access the backyard/alleyway from the front."The children carefully navigated the narrow gangway between the two houses to reach the backyard. "areaarchitecturebuildingplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA passageway through a passenger car""I walked through the gangway of the train to find a seat closer to my family." "vehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo serve as, furnish with, or conduct oneself as though proceeding on a gangway."The volunteer teacher will gangway the new students to the classroom, guiding them through the doorway. "nauticalsailingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
interjectionπShare(to a crowd) Make way! Clear a path!""Gangway, everyone! The teacher needs to get to the front of the classroom." "nauticalcommunicationexclamationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading