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bikeways

noun

plural of bikeway
as in cycleways

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  1. waterways
  2. trails
  3. watercourses
Noun
  • Some cities use a grid that's aligned not with the compass but with local geography, like waterways or mountains.
    — Bill Chappell, NPR, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Houthis have already seized a long stretch of the Yemeni coastline adjacent to the Red Sea – one of the world’s most important waterways – and control the Bab al-Mandeb chokepoint at its southern end.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of waterways
Noun
  • The beach is right there for swimming and paddleboarding when the surf is calm, and the trails through the dunes are manageable for kids old enough to walk them without being carried.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Exhibitions fill Yester House and the Wilson Museum, while outside you’ll find Vermont’s largest sculpture park, walking trails, and views of both the Taconic and Green Mountains.
    — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of trails
Noun
  • At the same time, there are riparian natives — those that grow along watercourses — which may need regular attention in terms of water needs for many years after planting.
    — Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 Nov. 2025
Definition of watercourses
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