Definition

A path designed for logs or other materials to slide down, often used in lumbering to transport wood from the forest to a loading area.

Example

The workers carefully placed the logs on the skidway to transport them to the truck.

Conversation

I saw some workers using a skidway in the forest yesterday.

Oh really? I didn't know they had those for moving logs.

Yeah, it makes it easier to transport them to the road.

That sounds efficient! I should check it out next time.

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Root Explanation

The word 'skidway' originates from the combination of 'skid' (from the Old Norse 'skida', meaning to split or to slide) and 'way' (from Old English 'weg', meaning path or road). A skidway refers to a path or road designed for sliding or skidding, often used in the context of transporting logs or heavy materials.

Memory Tip

Think of 'skid' meaning to slide and 'way' meaning a path — together, they describe a path made for sliding.

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