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slideway

American  
[slahyd-wey] / ˈslaɪdˌweɪ /

noun

  1. an inclined surface along which something can slide.


Etymology

Origin of slideway

First recorded in 1855–60; slide + way 1

Example Sentences

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And then she saw the woman coming up the slideway ramp.

From The Verge • Feb. 6, 2019

Kass had first seen her one true love on the slideway ramp at Osgoode Station, coming up as Kass was coming down.

From The Verge • Feb. 6, 2019

The work is held between centres, the head h fitting to a slideway on the top of d, and being secured in its adjusted position by the screw i.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The table is provided with a slideway, or slot, on each side of the saw, and parallel with it, and also with a slideway at one side of the table.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The frame a carries a slideway for the slide to which the mitre cutting knife k is secured.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua