·vi The opening through the bulwarks of a vessel by which persons enter or leave it.
II. Gangway ·vi A passage or way into or out of any inclosed place; ·esp., a temporary way of access formed of planks.
III. Gangway ·vi That part of the spar deck of a vessel on each side of the booms, from the quarter-deck to the forecastle;
— more properly termed the waist.
IV. Gangway ·vi In the English House of Commons, a narrow aisle across the house, below which sit those who do not vote steadly either with the government or with the opposition.