gangway

Definitions

• A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.
• An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.
• A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks.
• (rare) A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.
• (British) An aisle.
• (nautical) A passage along either side of a ship's upper deck.
• (nautical) A passage through the side of a ship or an opening in the railing through which the ship may be boarded.
• (agricultural) An earthen and plank ramp leading from the stable yard into the upper storey or mow of a dairy barn.
• (Chicago) The narrow space between two buildings or houses, used to access the backyard/alleyway from the front.
• A passageway through a passenger car