Gangway

['gæŋweɪ] or ['ɡæŋwe]

Definition

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

Typed by Betsy--From WordNet

Definition

(v. i.) A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks.

(v. i.) In the English House of Commons, a narrow aisle across the house, below which sit those who do not vote steadly either with the government or with the opposition.

(v. i.) The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it.

(v. i.) That part of the spar deck of a vessel on each side of the booms, from the quarter-deck to the forecastle; -- more properly termed the waist.

Inputed by Frances

Synonyms and Synonymous

n. Passage-way.

Checker: Wayne

Definition

n. a passage or way by which to go into or out of any place esp. a ship: a way between rows of seats esp. the cross-passage in the House of Commons about half-way down the House giving access to the rear-benches. The members 'above the gangway' are the ministers and ex-ministers with their more immediate supporters.

Typist: Steven