N-COUNTThegangplank 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. (上下船用的)跳板
[usu 'the' N in sing]
Herhandremainedinhis, andas thecarriagelurched acrossthe gang-plank onto theferry hebent over, unbuttoned her tight brownglove, and kissedher palm as if he had kissedarelic.