Pronunciation: /ɡæŋˌplæŋk/
noun a flat, movable structure used for boarding or disembarking from a ship
A1 The pirate walked across the gangplank to board the ship.
A2 Tourists carefully stepped onto the gangplank to get onto the boat.
B1 The crew secured the gangplank before allowing passengers to disembark.
B2 The wooden gangplank creaked under the weight of the cargo being loaded onto the ship.
C1 The captain ordered the crew to lower the gangplank for the VIP guests.
C2 The gangplank was adorned with intricate carvings, showcasing the craftsmanship of the shipbuilders.
verb N/A
A1 The sailor gangplanked onto the ship.
A2 The tourists gangplanked onto the ferry to reach the island.
B1 The workers gangplanked onto the oil rig for their shift.
B2 The soldiers gangplanked onto the enemy's vessel during the night raid.
C1 The acrobats gangplanked onto the moving train as part of their daring performance.
C2 The spies gangplanked onto the enemy's submarine undetected.
adjective N/A
A1 The gangplank was slippery as I walked onto the boat.
A2 The gangplank creaked under my weight as I stepped onto the dock.
B1 The gangplank provided a sturdy pathway from the ship to the shore.
B2 The gangplank was carefully secured to ensure safe passage for passengers.
C1 The gangplank was intricately designed with handrails and non-slip surface for added safety.
C2 The gangplank was expertly crafted from durable materials to withstand the harsh marine environment.
adverb N/A
A1 The pirate walked carefully across the gangplank.
A2 The tourists held hands as they crossed the gangplank to board the ship.
B1 The crew members secured the gangplank before the storm hit.
B2 The captain confidently strode down the gangplank to greet the guests.
C1 The gangplank creaked under the weight of the cargo being loaded onto the ship.
C2 The actress gracefully descended the gangplank, waving to the crowd of fans waiting on the dock.
pronoun N/A
A1 The gangplank is used to board the ship.
A2 She walked nervously across the gangplank to get on the boat.
B1 The crew secured the gangplank before the storm hit.
B2 The old gangplank creaked under the weight of the passengers.
C1 The captain ordered the gangplank to be lowered for the dignitaries.
C2 The gangplank was a sturdy oak plank, built to withstand heavy traffic.
preposition N/A
A1 The pirate walked across the gangplank to board the ship.
A2 The tourists carefully crossed the gangplank to get onto the boat.
B1 The crew members secured the gangplank before allowing passengers to disembark.
B2 The captain stood at the end of the gangplank, welcoming guests aboard.
C1 The gangplank creaked under the weight of the cargo being loaded onto the ship.
C2 The gangplank provided a sturdy pathway for crew members to transfer supplies between the ship and the dock.
conjunction N/A
A1 I walked across the gangplank to board the ship.
A2 The crew used the gangplank to unload the cargo from the ship.
B1 The tourists were hesitant to walk down the gangplank onto the small boat.
B2 The captain ordered the crew to secure the gangplank before setting sail.
C1 The gangplank creaked under the weight of the passengers as they disembarked.
C2 The gangplank provided a smooth transition from the dock to the ship, ensuring safe passage for all.
interjection N/A
A1 Gangplank! Be careful not to slip on the wet deck.
A2 Gangplank! Watch your step as you board the ship.
B1 Gangplank! Make sure to hold onto the railing for support.
B2 Gangplank! The crew member signaled for us to come aboard.
C1 Gangplank! The passengers lined up to disembark from the cruise ship.
C2 Gangplank! The captain greeted us as we walked down to the dock.
article N/A
A1 The gangplank was used to board the ship.
A2 The sailor walked confidently across the gangplank.
B1 Passengers lined up to walk down the gangplank onto the dock.
B2 The crew secured the gangplank before the storm hit.
C1 The gangplank creaked under the weight of the cargo being loaded.
C2 The captain stood at the end of the gangplank, welcoming guests aboard the luxury yacht.
formal The passengers walked down the gangplank to disembark from the ship.
informal Be careful not to slip on the gangplank when getting off the boat.
slang I almost tripped and fell on the dang gangplank!
figurative Stepping onto the gangplank of a new opportunity can be intimidating but rewarding.
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