noun a passageway, especially a narrow walkway or aisle
interjection used as a nautical command to clear the way
In military contexts, 'gangway' can refer to a clear passage for troops to move through, or a command given to make way for someone.
In aviation, 'gangway' can refer to a movable connector that bridges the gap between an aircraft and a terminal building for boarding and disembarking passengers.
In theater, 'gangway' can refer to a passage through the audience for actors to enter or exit the stage.
In the maritime industry, 'gangway' refers to a narrow passage or walkway on a ship, typically used for boarding or disembarking.
In crowd control situations, 'gangway' may be used to instruct people to make way for emergency personnel or VIPs.
In a novel, the writer described the character's journey down the gangway of the ship.
The maritime worker stood at the gangway to check the credentials of those boarding the ship.
The flight attendant directed passengers to the gangway for boarding the aircraft.
The event coordinator made sure that the gangway was set up properly for guests to enter the venue.
The tour guide led the group down the gangway to board the tour boat.
The cruise ship captain oversaw the lowering and raising of the gangway when the ship docked at ports.