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Gangplank Definition & Meaning

gangplank
noun
  1. a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside

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What does gangplank mean?
a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside
What part of speech is gangplank?
Gangplank is a noun.

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