catwalk
n. C1 Advanced US //ˈkætˌwɑk// UK //kˈætwɔːk// cat·walk
n. a narrow, raised platform or walkway on a ship. It is used by the crew to move around the deck safely.
n. a narrow, raised platform or walkway on a ship's deck, used by the crew for movement and safety.
The sailors walked along the catwalk to reach the main mast.
During the storm, the crew stayed on the catwalk to avoid being swept overboard by the heavy waves.
The ship's catwalk provided a stable surface for the engineers to inspect the hull while the vessel was docked for repairs.
From cat + walk.