What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
duckboard
Example
The hikers walked along the duckboard to avoid getting their shoes muddy. [duckboard: noun]
Example
The soldiers laid down duckboards to cross the swampy terrain. [duckboards: plural noun]
gangway
Example
Please make way and clear the gangway for the passengers to exit. [gangway: noun]
Example
The crew lowered the gangway to allow the passengers to board the ship. [gangway: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Gangway is more commonly used than duckboard in everyday language, especially in maritime or transportation contexts. Duckboard is less common and may not be familiar to some people.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between duckboard and gangway?
Both duckboard and gangway are neutral in terms of formality and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
