passerelle

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English

Etymology

From French passerelle.

Noun

passerelle (plural passerelles)

  1. A gangplank or platform used to board or leave a large yacht.
  2. A semicircular ramp or catwalk that extends from the stage of a theater around the orchestra pit.

French

Etymology

From passer +‎ -elle.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pa.sʁɛl/
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Noun

passerelle f (plural passerelles)

  1. footbridge
  2. (nautical) bridge
  3. (aviation, nautical) gangway, bridge
  4. (computing) gateway
  5. (higher education) bridging program, bridging course

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Italian

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pas.seˈrɛl.le/
  • Rhymes: -ɛlle
  • Hyphenation: pas‧se‧rèl‧le

Noun

passerelle f

  1. plural of passerella