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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Examples of waterway in a Sentence
the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
Recent Examples of waterway from the Web
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In October 2014, a joint venture led by Kushner Companies paid $72.5 million for three lots of land along the polluted waterway to a company owned by New York developer Herbert Chaves.
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For many of the Southeast Asian and South Asian nations that attended the Singaporean forum, free and open access to the waterway is an economic necessity.
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Sea ice coverage throughout the year is diminishing, meaning the narrow waterway is becoming more feasibly passable for not only cargo and industry vessels, but also cruise ships and other passenger boats.
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The agency required that a veteran to show proof of boots on the ground or operating along an inland waterway.
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By the time the Mississippi River reaches St. Louis, the waterway widens and tows pushing more barges travel in both directions.
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Found in the Hawaii Kai area, the marina-adjacent home is set up for outdoor living and features a paver patio, a fire pit and gazebo that overlooks the waterway.
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Putting guests in charge of of the free-floating Davy Crockett Explorer Canoes seems unwise, especially when sharing the waterway with large ships.
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Some were conservationists, just trying to restore the waterway.
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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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