Nautical Term: Companionway
Definition of Companionway
$ ASSORTMENT OF STEPS OR LADDER DESIGNED TO PROVIDE ACCESS FROM THE SHIP’S LOWER AREAS UP TO THE DECKS ABOVE.
Example: Sailors below deck were scurrying to prepare the ship for battle. The boatswain, keeping watch from the companionway, barked orders to ensure all hands were on deck in time.
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