What is another word for seaway?

Pronunciation: [sˈiːwe͡ɪ] (IPA)

The word "seaway" refers to a passage through which ships can travel. Often, seaways are large bodies of water that connect two or more points. Synonyms for seaway include waterway, channel, passage, strait, inlet, and canal. A waterway is a broad term that can refer to rivers, oceans, and lakes, while a channel is a narrow waterway that connects larger bodies of water. A passage is a narrow waterway that can also refer to a route between two points. A strait is a narrow waterway that connects two larger bodies of water, while an inlet is a small body of water extending inland from a larger one. A canal is a man-made waterway used for transportation or irrigation purposes.

What are the hypernyms for Seaway?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Seaway

That is why my answer to your sixth question is an unqualified "No." The St. Lawrence seaway would take eight or more years to build.
"Epistles-from-Pap-Letters-from-the-man-known-as-The-Will-Rogers-of-Indiana"
Durham, Andrew Everett
The Inlet ends there, the seaway barred by these frowning declivities.
"The Hidden Places"
Bertrand W. Sinclair
Thus the discovery of a strait, or the cutting of a canal, at the Isthmus of Panama would at that time have opened to Europeans a shorter seaway to the Orient.
"The Panama Canal and its Makers"
Vaughan Cornish

Related words: seaway canal, seaway harbour, seaway locks, seaway canada, seaway route

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