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roll·way

(rōl′wā′)

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.

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rollway

(ˈrəʊlˌweɪ)

1. (Forestry) an incline down which logs are rolled for transportation

2. (Mechanical Engineering) a series of rollers laid parallel to each other, over which heavy loads may be moved

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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]

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