slideway

/ˈslaɪdˌweɪ/
noun
  1. A smooth surface or channel along which something slides, especially in machinery.
    • Dust on the slideway can cause the mechanism to jam.
    • The machine's slideway needs to be oiled regularly.
    • The metal part moves along the slideway with precision.
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