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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(nautical) A staircase or ladder from one deck to another on a ship..
I went up the steerage companionway two steps at a time, with nothing distinct in my mind except joy and the hope that Maud would sleep on until the surprise breakfast was quite ready for her.
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Companionway means (nautical) A staircase or ladder from one deck to another on a ship..
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I went up the steerage companionway two steps at a time, with nothing distinct in my mind except joy and the hope that Maud would sleep on until the surprise breakfast was quite ready for her.
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