Definitions for gangwayˈgæŋˌweɪ; ˈgæŋˈweɪ
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
gang•wayˈgæŋˌweɪ; ˈgæŋˈweɪ(n.; interj.)
a passageway, esp. a narrow walkway.
an opening in the railing or bulwark of a ship, as that into which a gangplank fits.
Category: Navy
Ref: gangplank.
Brit. an aisle in the House of Commons separating the more influential members of the political parties from the younger, less influential members.
Category: British, Government
a temporary path of planks, as at a building site.
a main passage or level in a mine.
Category: Mining
(interj.)(used to call for clear passage).
Origin of gangway:
1680–90
Princeton's WordNet
gangway(noun)
a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)
gangplank, gangboard, gangway(noun)
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
aisle, gangway(noun)
passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores
Wiktionary
gangway(Noun)
A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.
gangway(Noun)
An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.
gangway(Noun)
A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks.
gangway(Noun)
A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.
gangway(Noun)
An aisle.
gangway(Noun)
A passage along either side of a ship's upper deck.
gangway(Noun)
A passage through the side of a ship or though a railing through which the ship may be boarded.
gangway(Noun)
An earthen and plank ramp leading from the stable yard into the upper storey or mow of a dairy barn.
gangway(Interjection)
Make way! Clear a path!
Webster Dictionary
Gangway(verb)
a passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks
Gangway(verb)
in the English House of Commons, a narrow aisle across the house, below which sit those who do not vote steadly either with the government or with the opposition
Gangway(verb)
the opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it
Gangway(verb)
that part of the spar deck of a vessel on each side of the booms, from the quarter-deck to the forecastle; -- more properly termed the waist
The Nuttall Encyclopedia
Gangway
a passage in the House of Commons, running across the house, which separates the independent members from the supporters of the Government and the Opposition.
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