Gangplank: meaning, definitions and examples
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gangplank
[ หษกรฆลหplรฆลk ]
nautical equipment
A gangplank is a temporary structure that bridges the gap between a ship and the shore or another vessel. It is typically a long, narrow board that is used for people and cargo to board or disembark from a ship. Gangplanks are essential in maritime operations, allowing for safe passage and loading of goods. They can be made of wood, metal, or other materials and are often adjustable to accommodate different heights of vessels.
Synonyms
boarding ramp, plank, walkway.
Examples of usage
- The crew secured the gangplank before passengers boarded.
- The cargo was moved across the gangplank onto the dock.
- He walked carefully along the gangplank to avoid slipping.
Translations
Translations of the word "gangplank" in other languages:
๐ต๐น tรกbua de gangue
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเฅเคเคเคชเฅเคฒเฅเคเค
๐ฉ๐ช Gangplank
๐ฎ๐ฉ papan jembatan
๐บ๐ฆ ะณะฐะฝะดะฟะปะฐะฝะบ
๐ต๐ฑ pomost
๐ฏ๐ต ใฌใณใฐใใฉใณใฏ
๐ซ๐ท planche de gang
๐ช๐ธ pasarela
๐น๐ท gangplank
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐฑํ๋ญํฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฌุณุฑ ุงูุณูููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ molo
๐ธ๐ฐ zostava
๐จ๐ณ ่ทๆขฏ
๐ธ๐ฎ gangplank
๐ฎ๐ธ gangplank
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะตะผะต ะฟะปะฐััะพัะผะฐัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษmi rampasฤฑ
๐ฒ๐ฝ pasarela
Etymology
The term 'gangplank' originates from the combination of 'gang,' which has Old Norse roots (from 'gangr', meaning 'a passage or path') and 'plank,' which refers to a flat piece of timber. The use of the word in maritime contexts dates back centuries, with its meaning evolving to specifically describe a makeshift or temporary passage used for loading and unloading ships. Historically, gangplanks were fundamental in naval operations, especially during a time when wooden ships dominated trade and exploration. As maritime technology progressed, the design and material of gangplanks have advanced, yet their essential purpose has remained unchanged.