shipway

• Substantivo que designa uma estrutura composta por uma rampa inclinada que desce até a água, usada para construir, reparar ou lançar embarcações, ou ainda um canal largo e profundo o suficiente para a passagem de navios.

A noun referring to a structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired, or a canal large enough for seagoing vessels.

1. Sloping structure for launching shipsC1formaltechnical

   A sloping structure, often made of concrete or timber, that leads from a shipbuilding or repair yard down to the water, used for launching or docking vessels.

   Estrutura inclinada para lançamento de navios

   • The new vessel was carefully guided down the shipway into the harbor.
   • Workers are reinforcing the shipway to accommodate larger ships.
   • The old shipway has been in use for over a century.

   Sinônimosslipslipway

2. Canal for seagoing vesselsC1formaltechnical

   A canal or waterway that is wide and deep enough to allow large seagoing ships to pass through.

   Canal de navegação

   • The shipway connects the inland port directly to the open sea.
   • Dredging operations are underway to keep the shipway navigable.
   • The shipway is a vital trade route for the region.

   Sinônimosseawayship canal