Definition of waterway
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: a way or channel for water
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: a navigable body of water
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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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The penalties in the first three months involved 12 cases related to polluting waterways and wetlands; air pollution and solid waste violations; and pollution problems related to underground storage tanks.
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Trump released his infrastructure plan in February, which includes using $200 billion in federal money to spur $1.5 trillion in investment from states, municipalities and private companies to rebuild the nation's roads, bridges and waterways.
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The proposal aims to improve the nation's roads, bridges, airports, waterways and internet infrastructure.
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See more: The names of our counties, bridges, waterways and more.
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Neighborhoods, clubs, scouts, church groups, schools, families and individuals are invited to join in the cleanup effort that targets litter on pathways, waterways and natural areas.
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The ultimate goal: Prevent non-degradable plastic straws from polluting our beaches, waterways and oceans.
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Now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cahokia was composed of three boroughs (Cahokia, East St. Louis, and St. Louis) connected to each other via waterways and walking trails that extended across the Mississippi River floodplain for some 20 square km.
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The infrastructure plan aims to stimulate $1.5 trillion in spending on roads, bridges, waterways and other public works projects.
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First Known Use of waterway
14th century
WATERWAY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of waterway for English Language Learners
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: a canal, river, etc., that is deep and wide enough for boats and ships to travel through
WATERWAY Defined for Kids
Definition of waterway for Students
: a channel or a body of water by which ships can travel
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