At last the roof of the works was sliding over his head; the rain, safely excluded, spanged into the rust.

As the roof slid open, I realized how the ships left the hangars.

Then he pushed another button and a retractable roof slid closed over the vessel.

The roof slid into a compartment behind the rear seat.

After the launch order, the shelter's roof would slide open, and the missile raised to the vertical.

The Mars was hauled back into the shed, and the roof slid shut over the craft.

Meanwhile, the roof of the hangar slid to one side, giving free access to the open sky.

The three panels are staggered so that the roof can slide completely away from the field of play.

Power is provided by long cables that are reeled in and out as the roof slides open and shut.

In May, the roof slid into position over the main stadium.