rollway

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roll·way

R0290700 (rōl′wā′)n. A surface along which cylindrical objects or objects on rollers may be moved, especially a naturally or artificially inclined surface used by lumberjacks to slide logs into a waterway for transport.

rollway

(ˈrəʊlˌweɪ) n1. (Forestry) an incline down which logs are rolled for transportation2. (Mechanical Engineering) a series of rollers laid parallel to each other, over which heavy loads may be moved

roll•way

(ˈroʊlˌweɪ)

n. 1. a place on which things are rolled or moved on rollers. 2. an incline for rolling or sliding logs into a stream to begin them on their journey from lumber camp to mill. [1850–55]