Definition of gangway

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Gangway (v. i.) The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it.

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Gangway :: Gangway (v. i.) A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks..
Hanch :: Hanch () A sudden fall or break, as the fall of the fife rail down to the gangway..
Tunnel :: Tunnel (n. .) A level passage driven across the measures, or at right angles to veins which it is desired to reach; -- distinguished from the drift, or gangway, which is led along the vein when reached by the tunnel..
Crosscut :: Crosscut (n.) A level driven across the course of a vein, or across the main workings, as from one gangway to another..
Manrope :: Manrope (n.) One of the side ropes to the gangway of a ship.
Gangway :: Gangway (v. i.) 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..
Gangway :: Gangway (v. i.) 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..
Gangway :: Gangway (v. i.) The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it.
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