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Slipway: meaning, definitions and examples

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slipway

 

[ หˆslษชpweษช ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

nautical term

A slipway is a sloped surface on which ships and boats can be launched and retrieved from the water. It is specifically designed for the launching of vessels into a body of water, typically at a shipyard or a marina. Slipways can vary in size and are often made of concrete or other durable materials to accommodate large craft. They facilitate the maintenance of vessels by allowing them to be easily brought ashore for repairs or upkeep.

Synonyms

boat ramp, launch ramp, slip

Examples of usage

  • The boat was launched from the slipway.
  • The shipyard has a long slipway for large vessels.
  • They used the slipway to retrieve the fishing boat.

Translations

Translations of the word "slipway" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น rampa de lanรงamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคฟเคชเคตเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Slipway

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ jalur slip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะปะธะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ slipway

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒƒใƒ—ใ‚ฆใ‚งใ‚ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rampes de lancement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ varadero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayฤฑk rampasฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Šฌ๋ฆฝ์›จ์ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุงุฑ ุงู†ุฒู„ุงู‚ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slipway

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slipway

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘้“

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drsna pot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sleppur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒะปั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒšแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸ yolu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ varadero

Etymology

The word 'slipway' originates from the combination of two terms: 'slip' and 'way.' The term 'slip' is thought to come from the Old English word 'slypian,' meaning 'to slide' or 'to glide,' which perfectly describes the action of a boat sliding down the slope into the water. The word 'way' is derived from the Old English 'weg,' meaning 'road' or 'path.' 'Slipway' as a singular noun began appearing in maritime terminology around the 19th century as boating and shipbuilding industries expanded. Its use reflected the evolving methods of launching and retrieving vessels, highlighting how the construction and design of slipways became essential to efficient marine operations. The adaptation of slipways in various sizes and materials demonstrates the importance of this term in nautical contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,502, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.