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Gangway (Noun)

A temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The crew positioned a gangway between the ship and the dock to allow passengers to disembark.
As the ferry pulled into the harbor, the gangway was lowered to connect the boat to the shore.
The marina staff placed a gangway next to the sailboat to give the owner easy access for maintenance.
When the cruise ship docked, a gangway was extended to permit passengers to go ashore for sightseeing.
The sailors carefully secured the gangway before opening the vessel to visitors for the harbor festival.

A temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site).

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The construction workers carefully made their way across the muddy site using the gangway to avoid getting dirty.
A gangway was set up over the trench to allow pedestrians to safely cross the area.
The event organizers erected a gangway over the wet grass to provide a dry path for festival-goers.
The builders installed a gangway to span the gap between the two buildings under renovation.
A gangway was laid down over the uneven terrain to facilitate the movement of heavy equipment.

Passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The usher cleared the gangway so the latecomers could find their seats.
Passengers were asked to keep the gangway clear for evacuation in case of an emergency on the plane.
The store received a new shipment of inventory, and employees worked to restock the shelves, navigating the narrow gangway between the rows.
To get to the stage, the performers had to walk down the gangway between the audience seating areas.
The airline staff asked passengers to stow their luggage in the overhead bins to keep the gangway clear during takeoff.