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waterway

/ˈwɔː.tər.weɪ/
wa · ter · way
Plural:waterways
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• noun

1

A river, canal, channel, or other navigable body of water that serves as a route for travel or commercial transport.

Example

"Barges loaded with grain travel along the inland waterway to reach the coastal ports."

2

A thick timber or steel gutter running along the outer edge of a ship's deck to carry off water through the scuppers.

Example

"During the storm, seawater washed across the deck and drained rapidly through the ship's waterway."

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Waterway. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/waterway
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