slideway

American  

[slahyd-wey] / ˈslaɪdˌweɪ /

noun

1. an inclined surface along which something can slide.

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Etymology

Origin of slideway

First recorded in 1855–60; slide + way ¹

Example Sentences

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

Stratton attached his horse to the chain and drove him back and forth, hauling the barrel up and down the slideway.

From The Blazed Trail by White, Stewart Edward

Only Hunter and his faded seat companion got out at the turnaround terminal and took the slideway to center-city.

From The Cartels Jungle by Cox, Irving E.

"Well," Leoh said, gesturing toward the slideway, "I suppose this is where we go our separate ways."

From The Dueling Machine by Bova, Ben