A marine railway is a slipway or a dry dock that is designed to lift and haul out boats and ships for maintenance, repairs, or storage. The term marine railway is widely used in nautical contexts and marine engineering. However, there are several synonyms that can be used interchangeably with marine railway, including boat lift, hoist, cradle, slip, launching ramp, and dry stack facility. These synonyms refer to various types of boat lifting and storage equipment that are used in different marine settings. Some of them are designed for small boats while others are suitable for larger vessels. Regardless of the synonym used, the primary purpose of these facilities is to lift and move boats on land for servicing or storage.