companionways

[US]/kəm'pænjənweɪ/
[UK]/kəm'pænɪənwe/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. sloping or staircase in a ship connecting one deck to another.

Example Sentences

The crew used the companionway to access the lower deck.

She descended the companionway to check on the engine room.

The captain stood at the top of the companionway, overseeing the crew.

The passengers climbed the companionway to reach the upper deck.

The emergency exit is located near the companionway.

The ship's design included a spacious companionway for easy movement.

The crew members gathered at the bottom of the companionway for a meeting.

The captain's cabin is accessible through the companionway.

The passengers followed the signs to the companionway during the safety drill.

The crew secured the companionway door before the storm hit.

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