gangplank

[US]/'gæŋplæŋk/
[UK]/'ɡæŋplæŋk/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a board or plank used for boarding or leaving a ship.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

walking the gangplank

rusty gangplank

wooden gangplank

Example Sentences

The pirates walked the gangplank to board the ship.

The crew used the gangplank to unload the cargo.

Passengers queued up to walk down the gangplank and disembark.

The old wooden gangplank creaked under the weight of the passengers.

The captain stood at the end of the gangplank, welcoming guests aboard.

The crew secured the gangplank in place before the storm hit.

The tourists hesitated before stepping onto the gangplank to the small boat.

The gangplank was slippery from the rain, so passengers were cautious while walking on it.

The crew raised the gangplank as the ship prepared to depart from the dock.

The gangplank was painted a bright yellow color for safety reasons.

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