Gangplank

Pronunciation: /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/

Gangplank (noun)

  1. A movable plank or ramp used to move people or goods between a ship and the shore or a dock.
  2. A ramp-like board that connects a vessel to another platform for loading, unloading, or boarding.

Examples

  • The crew laid the gangplank to reach the shore.
  • Passengers walked carefully across the gangplank.