Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
slipway
noun
/ˈslɪp.weɪ/
Definition
A slipway is a sloped structure that allows boats and ships to be launched or retrieved from the water.
Examples
- The fisherman used the slipway to launch his small boat into the sea.
- After repairing the vessel, the crew carefully guided it back up the slipway.
- The marina had several slipways to accommodate different sizes of boats.
Meaning
Slipways are typically found at harbors or marinas and are designed to facilitate the launching and hauling up of vessels.
Synonyms
- launch ramp
- marine ramp
- boat ramp
