gangway
noun /ˈɡæŋweɪ/
  /ˈɡæŋweɪ/
 - (British English) a passage between rows of seats in a theatre, an aircraft, etc.- I made my way along the narrow gangway.
- His suitcase was blocking the gangway.
 
- a bridge placed between the side of a ship and land so people can get on and off- They staggered down the gangway to the quay.
- They finally agreed to let us on board and we climbed the gangway.