Gangplank (Noun)
Meaning
A temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The cruise passengers disembarked the massive ship by walking down the gangplank to solid ground.
- After checking in with the crew, the mechanic boarded the ship via the ramp gangplank on the ship's port side.
- We had to duck to avoid hitting our heads on the metal beam supporting the gangplank as we stepped off the ferry.
- Before the new cruise passengers could board, the crew raised the gangplank, made their visual inspections and gave clearance.
- The historic ship at the dock was restricted from entry by raised gangplank, yet locals looked back at the once vital merchant vessel nostalgia.