English Dictionary

ship railway

名詞

An inclined railway with a cradle-like car, by means of which a ship may be drawn out of the water for repairs etc.

日本語の意味

船を水面から引き上げ、修理などを行う際に使用されるかご状の車両を備えた傾斜鉄道装置

The old ship railway groaned as the cradle hauled the battered trawler up for repairs.

古いスリップウェイがきしみ、台車が損傷したトロール船を修理のために陸揚げした。

意味（1）

An inclined railway with a cradle-like car, by means of which a ship may be drawn out of the water for repairs etc.

意味（2）

A railway arranged for the transportation of vessels overland between two watercourses or harbours.

ship railways （ plural ）