Companionway (Noun)
Meaning
A stairway or ladder that leads from one deck to another on a ship.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew descended the companionway to the lower deck to start their shift.
- The steep companionway led from the bridge to the main deck, where the lifeboats were waiting.
- After a long day at sea, the captain climbed the companionway to his quarters for a well-deserved rest.
- The passengers had to navigate a narrow companionway to reach the dining area on the lower deck.
- As the storm raged on, the sailors clung to the handrails of the companionway to avoid being tossed about.