sliding roof

collocation in English

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slide
noun
uk
/slaɪd/
us
/slaɪd/
a sudden movement of a large mass of mud (= wet earth) or rock down ...
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roof
noun[C]
uk
/ruːf/
us
/ruːf/
the covering that forms the top of a building, ...
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(Definition ofslideandrooffrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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There are ventilators in the scuttle, aslidingroofand a fully opening windscreen.
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The locomotive body was compartmentalised, with side doors and aslidingroofallowing access.
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Theslidingroofdesign minimises the shadow by having the roof pulled back on the east, west and south.
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The issue of installing aslidingroofwas considered, but the idea was abandoned due to costs and limited time to complete the construction.
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The theatre had aslidingroof, a large fly system and twelve dressing rooms.
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It had curved roof- and waist-lines, and featured aslidingroofas standard.
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Instead of a solid materialslidingroofpanel, the roof would have been a fabric covering stored inside the shade to the seating.
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The primary reason for theslidingroofwas to avoid shading the pitch, as grass demands direct sunlight to grow effectively.
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Standard fittings included aslidingroof, opening windscreen and leather upholstery.
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His concept for the theatre'sslidingroofwas a world first.
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It can fire from field deployment sites or throughslidingroofgarage bases.
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Ventilation was ensured by an electrically operatedslidingroofpanel above the auditorium.
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The building was roofless for the first few years and was eventually topped with aslidingroof.
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There are two cupboards, four pockets, aslidingroof, safety glass and other usual fittings but no ash trays.
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The original design featured aslidingroofthat helped cool the auditorium during intervals in the summer months.
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The 1965 models were available only with theslidingroof.
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Serviced via its own on-site locomotive shed and works, the line was equipped with a series of specially provided wooden enclosed wagons, withslidingroofcovers.
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The all-seater stadium is based around a bowl design with a capacity of 90,000, protected from the elements by aslidingroofthat does not completely enclose it.
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It was also decided that the new stadium should have aslidingroofto accommodate a multi-use venue, with a grass pitch for rugby and football.
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The sliding roofs are only used at night and during the rainy season.
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