launching-ways — launchˈing ways plural noun The timbers on which a ship is launched • • • Main Entry: ↑launch … Useful english dictionary
launching ways — ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun plural but singular or plural in construction or launchways ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ : way 13a … Useful english dictionary
ways — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. scaffolding, props, support, stays, frame, ground ways, bilge ways, sliding ways, launching ways, platform, framework, shores, struts … English dictionary for students
Bilge ways — Bilge Bilge, n. [A different orthography of bulge, of same origin as belly. Cf. {Belly}, {Bulge}.] 1. The protuberant part of a cask, which is usually in the middle. [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) That part of a ship s hull or bottom which is broadest … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Ship naming and launching — The ceremonies involved in naming and launching naval ships are based in traditions thousands of years old.Methods of launchThere are three principal methods of conveying a new ship from building site to water, only two of which are called… … Wikipedia
ground ways — noun plural : heavy timbers laid on the ground on each side of the keel of a ship under construction that form a track for launching and support the sliding ways that carry the ship into the water called also standing ways * * * Shipbuilding.… … Useful english dictionary
13 Ways to Bleed on Stage — Infobox Album | Name = 13 Ways to Bleed on Stage Type = studio Artist = Cold Released = September 12, 2000 Recorded = February 2000 June 2000 Genre = Hard rock Length = 48:31 Label = Geffen Records Producer = Adam Kasper Chris Vrenna Fred Durst… … Wikipedia
Sliding ways — Sliding Slid ing, a. 1. That slides or slips; gliding; moving smoothly. [1913 Webster] 2. Slippery; elusory. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] That sliding science hath me made so bare. Chaucer. [1913 Webster] {Sliding friction} (Mech.), the resistance one… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
bilge ways — noun plural but sometimes singular in construction 1. : heavy timbers that rest on the ground ways and carry the weight of a vessel in launching compare dogshore 2. : transverse timbers or supports on which the bilge blocks travel … Useful english dictionary
ground ways — Shipbuilding. hardwood timbers laid end to end to form an inclined track on which the keel of a ship can slide during launching. [1705 15] * * * … Universalium
