Gangplank
noun
A gangplank is a flat board or structure used for passing to and from a ship.
The crew lowered the gangplank to let the passengers disembark.

Often appears as...
- boarding a ship
- disembarking
Usage tips
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noun
A gangplank is a flat board or structure used for passing to and from a ship.
The crew lowered the gangplank to let the passengers disembark.

Often appears as...
- boarding a ship
- disembarking
Usage tips
Neutral
General
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Metaphor
In literature, a 'gangplank' can symbolize a crucial moment of transition.
In her story, she stood at the gangplank of her new life, unsure of what awaited her.
Caution
Using 'gangplank' in a metaphorical sense can imply danger or risk.
When he agreed to the deal, it felt like he was walking a gangplank to his future.
Emotion
Consider the emotional weight of the word in storytelling.
The final scene was like standing on a gangplank, ready to leap into the unknown.
Metaphor
In literature, a 'gangplank' can symbolize a crucial moment of transition.
In her story, she stood at the gangplank of her new life, unsure of what awaited her.
Caution
Using 'gangplank' in a metaphorical sense can imply danger or risk.
When he agreed to the deal, it felt like he was walking a gangplank to his future.
Emotion
Consider the emotional weight of the word in storytelling.
The final scene was like standing on a gangplank, ready to leap into the unknown.
Metaphor
In literature, a 'gangplank' can symbolize a crucial moment of transition.
In her story, she stood at the gangplank of her new life, unsure of what awaited her.
Caution
Using 'gangplank' in a metaphorical sense can imply danger or risk.
When he agreed to the deal, it felt like he was walking a gangplank to his future.
Emotion
Consider the emotional weight of the word in storytelling.
The final scene was like standing on a gangplank, ready to leap into the unknown.
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