Definitions
- Referring to a narrow board or platform used to board or disembark from a ship. - Talking about a walkway or gangplank that connects a ship to the shore or another vessel. - Describing a temporary bridge or platform used for access to a vehicle or aircraft.
- Referring to a passage or walkway between rows of seats or through a crowd. - Talking about a narrow passageway on a ship or boat used for boarding or disembarking. - Describing a temporary or movable platform used for access to a vehicle or aircraft.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a narrow passage or walkway.
- 2Both words are used in the context of boarding or disembarking from a ship.
- 3Both words can be used to describe temporary or movable platforms for access.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Gangboard is more commonly used in British English while gangway is more common in American English.
- 2Function: Gangboard specifically refers to a narrow board or platform used for boarding or disembarking from a ship while gangway can also refer to a passage or walkway through a crowd or between rows of seats.
- 3Shape: Gangboard is typically a flat board or platform while gangway can be a flat surface or an inclined ramp.
- 4Connotation: Gangboard has a more formal and technical connotation while gangway can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Remember this!
Gangboard and gangway are synonyms that refer to narrow passages or walkways used for boarding or disembarking from a ship or boat. While they share similarities in function and usage, there are differences in origin, shape, and connotation. Gangboard is more formal and technical, while gangway is more versatile and can be used in various contexts.
