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gangway

Regional

Meaning
Narrow path between Chicago bungalows.
Type
Regionalism
Used in
Chicago, Illinois

What does “gangway” mean

The narrow strip of land or paved walkway between two adjacent houses, especially Chicago bungalows, used to get from the front yard to the back. Outside Chicago this passage usually has no special name.

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