What is another word for gangway ladder?
Pronunciation: [ɡˈaŋwe͡ɪ lˈadə] (IPA) 
Gangway ladder is a nautical term that refers to the ladder used to access a ship from a wharf or dock. There are several synonyms for this term, which include gangplank, accommodation ladder, boarding ramp, and embarkation ladder. A gangplank is a movable bridge that allows the passage from a ship to the shore. The accommodation ladder is another term for the gangway ladder, which is used to embark and disembark passengers or crew members. The boarding ramp is a type of gangway ladder that is used in the military and commercial shipping industry. Lastly, the embarkation ladder is often used to describe the ladder that is used by passengers or crew members to board a ship.
