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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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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

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

From The Verge • Feb. 6, 2019

It is movable along a slideway e and pivoted upon its slider.

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

The top box h′ moves across the machine in the slideway b′′, Fig.

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

The stand for guide roll l fits in a slideway, and is adjustable along it by means of the screw s.

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