Waterway (Noun)
Meaning 1
A conduit through which water flows.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A navigable body of water.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- The canal is an important waterway for shipping goods between the two cities.
- The government has invested heavily in dredging the waterway to make it deeper and safer for large boats.
- The ship navigated through the narrow waterway between the two islands with ease.
- The waterway was closed to traffic due to a collision between two vessels.
- The new locks were installed to regulate the water level in the waterway and prevent flooding.