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gangway

[gang-wey, gang-wey] / ˈgæŋˌweɪ, ˈgæŋˈweɪ /


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“An initial inspection by the crew indicates that damage to the vessel’s gangway is limited, and the vessel has remained stable and underway on a course out of the area.”

From Seattle Times • Jan. 17, 2024

Without glancing back, he took the gangway up to the helipad.

From Slate • Dec. 16, 2023

On Tuesday, Mr. Shaddock, 54, walked down the gangway of the Maria Delia, the Mexican tuna trawler that had rescued him, and began to recount his remarkable story of survival.

From New York Times • Jul. 18, 2023

After passing tight security and passing up the clanking gangway we meet our first passenger on the ferry that's going nowhere.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2023

I felt his eyes on me, following my steps up the gangway and into the ship.

From "Salt to the Sea" by Ruta Sepetys




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