Gangplank: meaning, definitions and examples

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gangplank

 

[ หˆษกรฆล‹หŒplรฆล‹k ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tรกbua de gangue

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เฅˆเค‚เค—เคชเฅเคฒเฅˆเค‚เค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gangplank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ papan jembatan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะฐะฝะดะฟะปะฐะฝะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ pomost

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฌใƒณใ‚ฐใƒ—ใƒฉใƒณใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท planche de gang

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pasarela

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gangplank

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐฑํ”Œ๋žญํฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุณุฑ ุงู„ุณููŠู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ molo

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zostava

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆทๆขฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ gangplank

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ gangplank

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตะผะต ะฟะปะฐั‚ั„ะพั€ะผะฐัั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ’แƒžแƒšแƒแƒœแƒ™แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™mi rampasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,316 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.