Gangway vs. Brow

Gangway vs. Brow — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Gangway and Brow

Gangwaynoun

A passageway through which to enter or leave, such as one between seating areas in an auditorium, or between two buildings.

Brownoun

The ridge over the eyes; the eyebrow.

Gangwaynoun

An articulating bridge or ramp, such as from land to a dock or a ship.

Brownoun

The first tine of an antler's beam.

Gangwaynoun

A temporary passageway, such as one made of planks.

Brownoun

The forehead.

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Gangwaynoun

A clear path through a crowd or a passageway with people.

Brownoun

The projecting upper edge of a steep place such as a hill.

the brow of a precipice

Gangwaynoun

(British) An aisle.

Brownoun

(mining) A gallery in a coal mine running across the face of the coal.

Gangwaynoun

(nautical) A passage along either side of a ship's upper deck.

Brownoun

(figurative) Aspect; appearance.

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Gangwaynoun

(nautical) A passage through the side of a ship or an opening in the railing through which the ship may be boarded.

Brownoun

(nautical) The gangway from ship to shore when a ship is lying alongside a quay.

Gangwaynoun

(agricultural) An earthen and plank ramp leading from the stable yard into the upper storey or mow of a dairy barn.

Brownoun

(nautical) The hinged part of a landing craft or ferry which is lowered to form a landing platform; a ramp.

Gangwaynoun

(Chicago) The narrow space between two buildings or houses, used to access the backyard/alleyway from the front.

Browverb

To bound or limit; to be at, or form, the edge of.

Gangwaynoun

A passageway through a passenger car

Brownoun

the part of the face above the eyes

Gangwayverb

To serve as, furnish with, or conduct oneself as though proceeding on a gangway.

Brownoun

the arch of hair above each eye

Gangwayinterjection

(to a crowd) Make way! Clear a path!

Brownoun

the peak of a hill;

the sun set behind the brow of distant hills

Gangwaynoun

a temporary passageway of planks (as over mud on a building site)

Gangwaynoun

a temporary bridge for getting on and off a vessel at dockside

Gangwaynoun

passageway between seating areas as in an auditorium or passenger vehicle or between areas of shelves of goods as in stores