Slipway: meaning, definitions and examples
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slipway
[ หslษชpweษช ]
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:
๐ต๐น rampa de lanรงamento
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเฅเคฒเคฟเคชเคตเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Slipway
๐ฎ๐ฉ jalur slip
๐บ๐ฆ ัะปะธะฟ
๐ต๐ฑ slipway
๐ฏ๐ต ในใชใใใฆใงใค
๐ซ๐ท rampes de lancement
๐ช๐ธ varadero
๐น๐ท kayฤฑk rampasฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๋ฆฝ์จ์ด
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุณุงุฑ ุงูุฒูุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ slipway
๐ธ๐ฐ slipway
๐จ๐ณ ๆป้
๐ธ๐ฎ drsna pot
๐ฎ๐ธ sleppur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ััะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ sรผrรผล yolu
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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- 35501 mellowness
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- 35503 coalescent
- 35504 theosophical
- 35505 lonelier
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