English Word · Intermediate
gangboard
A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding
Pronunciation: say gangboard
Meaning
A board or plank used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside or any gap such as scaffolding.
Example
The brigantine's yawl under the port gangboard was put over, and three volunteers offered to row for help.
The brigantine's yawl under the port gangboard was put over, and three volunteers offered to row for help.
Practice tips
- Practice gangboard out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for intermediate-level learners.