Slipway
noun
A ramp that leads from dry land down to the water, allowing boats and ships to be launched or retrieved.
The yacht was carefully lowered into the water using the slipway.
Often appears as...
- launching boats
- ship maintenance
Usage tips
Neutral
boat launch, shipyard, marine ramp
noun
A ramp that leads from dry land down to the water, allowing boats and ships to be launched or retrieved.
The yacht was carefully lowered into the water using the slipway.
Often appears as...
- launching boats
- ship maintenance
Usage tips
Neutral
boat launch, shipyard, marine ramp
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Often used in marine contexts
A slipway is essential for ship launching.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Context
Metaphorically used to describe smooth pathways
The transition of power was like a slipway for the new leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
In everyday speech, it could refer to any smooth transition
She knew he would slip away smoothly like a boat on a slipway.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Often used in marine contexts
A slipway is essential for ship launching.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Context
Metaphorically used to describe smooth pathways
The transition of power was like a slipway for the new leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
In everyday speech, it could refer to any smooth transition
She knew he would slip away smoothly like a boat on a slipway.
Pro Tip 1/3Technical Term
Often used in marine contexts
A slipway is essential for ship launching.
Pro Tip 2/3Transition Context
Metaphorically used to describe smooth pathways
The transition of power was like a slipway for the new leader.
Pro Tip 3/3Colloquial Use
In everyday speech, it could refer to any smooth transition
She knew he would slip away smoothly like a boat on a slipway.
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