Gangplank
Pronunciation: /ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/
Gangplank (noun)
- A movable plank or ramp used to move people or goods between a ship and the shore or a dock.
- 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.