navigable

adjective nav·i·ga·ble \ ˈna-vi-gə-bəl \

|Updated on: 25 Jul 2018

Examples: navigable in a Sentence

Definition of navigable

1 a : deep enough and wide enough to afford passage to ships

navigable waterways

b : capable of being navigated

navigable terrain

2 : capable of being steered

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navigability

play \ˌna-vi-gə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

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navigably

play \ˈna-vi-gə-blē\ adverb

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Examples of navigable in a Sentence

The marsh was navigable only by canoe.
this map shows which rivers are navigable and which aren't

Recent Examples of navigable from the Web

If the property is unfenced and uncultivated, it must be posted at all corners, and boundaries that intersect navigable streams, roads, gates and rights of way, or posted in a way that a reasonable person would know it’s private property.

— eric barker, idahostatesman, "Headed outdoors? Make sure you know about Idaho's new trespassing law," 9 July 2018
For some, the road to professional success is winding but ultimately navigable.

— ben rothenberg, New York Times, "An Exclusive Club at Wimbledon: Champions as Juniors and Adults," 5 July 2018
His raps are his own, but Zaytoven’s production, on both Beast Mode and Beast Mode 2, refracts the most sinuous of Future’s struggles and renders them more navigable.

— hannah giorgis, The Atlantic, "The Cathartic Symphony of Future’s Beast Mode 2," 6 July 2018
The state supports Sturgeon's bid to determine state authority over navigable waters within Alaska conservation units, according to a statement issued Monday.

— zaz hollander, Anchorage Daily News, "U.S. Supreme Court agrees to reconsider case of Alaska moose hunter and his hovercraft," 18 June 2018
The layout remained similar to last year's and navigable, save for the long lines at the festival's free water station.

— althea legaspi, chicagotribune.com, "Spring Awakening finds its groove and adds a message," 5 June 2018
Residents are peeved that unsightly bikes are clogging up sidewalks, parks, and driveways, making the streets less navigable for pedestrians and annoying local businesses.

— mark harris, WIRED, "The Bike Share War Is Shaking Up Seattle Like Nowhere Else," 14 June 2018
Moscow, in particular, has undergone a major facelift since the Sochi Olympics, and there are now plenty of signs and maps in English, making the center very navigable for non-Russian speakers.

— sabra ayres, latimes.com, "'We're the fans. We make the party': Icy relations aside, soccer fans pour into Russia for World Cup," 12 June 2018
The navigable group and last 16 tie means the final eight are a distinct possibility and should be what Southgate and his men are aiming for, without getting overly cocky.

— SI.com, "2018 FIFA World Cup Team Preview: Analysing England's Chances at the Tournament," 5 June 2018

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