Gangplank

usgb/ˈɡæŋˌplæŋk/
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.
Visual representation of "gangplank" - A gangplank is a flat board or structure used for passing to and from a ship.

Often appears as...

  • boarding a ship
  • disembarking

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Metaphor

In literature, a 'gangplank' can symbolize a crucial moment of transition.

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In her story, she stood at the gangplank of her new life, unsure of what awaited her.
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Caution

Using 'gangplank' in a metaphorical sense can imply danger or risk.

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When he agreed to the deal, it felt like he was walking a gangplank to his future.
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Emotion

Consider the emotional weight of the word in storytelling.

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The final scene was like standing on a gangplank, ready to leap into the unknown.
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