rollway

English

noun
Definitions
  • An inclined slope or chute prepared for rolling logs into a stream or into a mill.
  • (rare) A series of cylindrical metal rolls placed between two rails and spaced apart, used to convey materials along a production line.

Etymology

Compound from English roll + English way (road, highway).

Origin

English

way

Gloss

road, highway

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji
🛣️

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