English Word · Intermediate
gangplank
A board used as a temporary footbridge between a ship and a dockside
Pronunciation: say gangplank
Meaning
A movable bridge used for boarding or leaving a ship.
Example
The passengers carefully walked across the gangplank to board the ferry.
The passengers carefully walked across the gangplank to board the ferry.
Practice tips
- Practice gangplank 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.