ship railway
A 'ship railway' is a specialized railway system used for moving ships overland, either for repair purposes or to connect separate bodies of water.
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Definition
C1Marine Engineering
(technical)A railway system with a cradle-like car designed to pull ships out of the water for repairs or maintenance.
Example
- The ship was hauled onto the ship railway for hull repairs.
C1Transportation
(technical)A railway system for transporting vessels overland between two water bodies, often to shorten travel distances or avoid hazardous routes.
Example
- The ship railway was used to move the vessel from the river to the lake, bypassing the rapids.
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