Here, it becomes things like a speedboat, a spaceship gangway (I think) and an all-purpose promontory.

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Scuffles continued as Sir Oswald was shepherded to his car and his vehicle was punched and kicked as it drove off though a gangway cleared by mounted police.

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The Navy normally docks at least five ships in Manhattan and Staten Island to celebrate New York's Fleet Week each May, lowering the gangway and letting the public come aboard.

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The uniform of the auxiliary looks very similar to that of a navy officer and will pass as such to all but the trained eye so walking up the gangway of a ship, in uniform and willing to help, is an excellent way to get a free ride out of town.

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