Definition

A structure or pathway that supports a ship during its construction or when it is out of the water for repairs.

Example

The workers carefully placed the hull on the shipway for assembly.

Conversation

Did you know they built the new boat on the shipway over at the dock?

Yeah, I heard it was quite a project!

It must be fascinating to see how they construct everything on the shipway.

Definitely! I’d love to watch the whole process sometime.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Shipway → It is formed from "ship" (from Old English *scip*, meaning a vessel for traveling on water) and "way" (from Old English *weg*, meaning a path or road). The word "shipway" refers to a path or route used by ships.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'vessel for traveling on water' ('ship') and a 'path' ('way') — together they describe a route used by ships.

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