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slipway

/ˈslɪpweɪ/

slipwaynoun

slipways

/ˈslɪpweɪ/

Translations

The boat was launched from the slipway.

Лодка была спущена на воду со слипа.

Additional translations

Definitions

A sloping track or ramp on which ships are built and from which they are launched into the water.

The new vessel was carefully guided down the slipway and into the harbor for its maiden voyage.

A ramp beside a body of water where boats can be launched or retrieved.

The fishermen used the slipway to launch their boats early in the morning.

Synonyms

launching ramp

boat ramp

slipwayadjective

/ˈslɪp.weɪ/

Used attributively to describe something associated with or situated at a slipway.

Definitions

Relating to, situated at, or designed for use on a slipway.

The slipway maintenance crew inspected the rails before the next launch.