Word
Definition
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.
Examples
“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.”
Examples
simple
“The sailors walked along the catwalk to reach the main mast.”
contextual
“During the storm, the crew stayed on the catwalk to avoid being swept overboard by the heavy waves.”
complex
“The ship's catwalk provided a stable surface for the engineers to inspect the hull while the vessel was docked for repairs.”
Real-World Examples
“A judicious amount of catwalk theatre was added with some sauce (a very short skirt, the odd semi-visible nipple) and a little zeitgeisty styling (faux fur stoles, Charli xcx-adjacent sunglasses).” “The hedge fund headcase’s tentacles ran deep in the world of catwalks and mannequins.” Etymology
From cat + walk.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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