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gangplank

/ˈɡæŋplæŋk/ noun · British & US
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What does gangplank mean?

noun

A platform or gangway leading from the shore or a dock to a ship, typically used for boarding or disembarking. A long, narrow platform, often used as a bridge or a walkway.

Example

"The passengers used the gangplank to board the ship before it set sail."

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