# catwalk

/ˈkætˌwɑk/ (US) · /kˈætwɔːk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/catwalk
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

a narrow, raised platform or walkway on a ship. It is used by the crew to move around the deck safely.

For teachers: 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.

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