(~s)
The ~ is a short bridge or platform that can be placed between the side of a ship or boat and the shore, so that people can get on or off.
= gangway
N-COUNT: usu the N in sing
(~s)
The ~ is a short bridge or platform that can be placed between the side of a ship or boat and the shore, so that people can get on or off.
= gangway
N-COUNT: usu the N in sing
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012