shipway Definition
a sloping ramp or slipway extending from the shore into the water, used for moving boats in and out of the water.
Using shipway: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "shipway" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The shipway was busy with boats being launched and retrieved all day.
Example
The marina has a large shipway for boats of all sizes.
Example
The shipyard has several shipways for building and repairing ships.
shipway Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for shipway
- slipway
- boat ramp
- launching ramp
Summary: shipway in Brief
'Shipway' [ˈʃɪpweɪ] is a noun that refers to a sloping ramp or slipway extending from the shore into the water, used for moving boats in and out of the water. It is commonly used in marinas, shipyards, and other areas where boats are launched and retrieved. Examples include 'The marina has a large shipway for boats of all sizes.'
