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waterway

[ waw-ter-wey, wot-er- ]

noun

  1. a river, canal, or other body of water serving as a route or way of travel or transport.
  2. Shipbuilding. (in a steel or iron vessel) a depressed gutter at the edge of the deck inside the bulwarks, used especially when the decking is wooden.
  3. a channel for vessels, as a fairway in a harbor.


waterway

/ ˈɔːəˌɱɪ /

noun

  1. a river, canal, or other navigable channel used as a means of travel or transport
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of waterway1

before 950; Middle English; Old English æٱɱ. See water, way 1
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The EPA’s choice of real estate, including beachfront parking lots and an open space in Irwindale, sparked fierce backlash from residents who didn’t want toxic batteries shredded near their homes or sensitive waterways.

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He has appealed to the public to "please enjoy London's waterways safely, but never underestimate the risks".

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Bonitatibus, a riverkeeper who looks after the Savannah waterway, says the aid had a "huge" impact and reinforced Augusta National's philanthropic role in the community.

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The regional water board in December issued Sable a noncompliance notice for unauthorized discharge into waterways, while wildlife officials alerted the company of a potential Fish and Game Code violation.

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A BBC team visited the site and saw soot, dying vegetation and polluted waterways around.

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