Gangboard
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Gangboard is a noun meaning (nautical) A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding.
Meaning
(nautical) A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding.
More Meanings
- (nautical) A board or plank placed within or without the bulwarks of a vessel's waist for lookouts to walk or stand on.
- The boards ending the hammock-nettings at either side of the entrance from the accommodation-ladder to the deck.
Example Sentences
The brigantine's yawl under the port gangboard was put over, and three volunteers offered to row for help.
Word Forms
- gangboards
Synonyms for gangboard
Depending on context, synonyms include gangway, gangplank.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include gangway, gangplank, bridgeboard, passerelle, brow, walkboard.
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