seaway

/ˌsiˈweɪ/
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Other forms: seaways

Definitions of seaway
  1. noun
    a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels
    synonyms: sea lane, ship route, trade route
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    examples:
    Saint Lawrence Seaway
    a seaway involving the Saint Lawrence River and the Great Lakes that was developed jointly by Canada and the United States; oceangoing ships can travel as far west as Lake Superior
    type of:
    lane
    a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic
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