seaway
Definition
Noun: 1. A navigable route for ships at sea: A seaway is a defined lane or passage across a sea or ocean that is regularly used by ships and vessels for travel and transport. It often implies a recognized, established route for maritime traffic.
Usage
- The term is used to describe major shipping lanes that connect ports and continents.
- It emphasizes the route's regular use by commercial or other vessels, distinguishing it from any random path across the water.
- It can refer to both natural ocean passages and artificially improved waterways.
Examples
- Noun:
- The North Atlantic Seaway is one of the world's busiest shipping routes.
- The St. Lawrence Seaway allows large vessels to travel from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes.
- The tanker followed the designated seaway to avoid hazards.
Advanced Usage
- "to make (good) seaway": (Nautical phrase) To make good progress on a voyage.
- The ship made good seaway despite the strong headwinds.
Variants and Related Words
- Seafaring (adj/n): Connected with traveling by sea.
- He comes from a long line of seafaring people.
- Waterway (n): A navigable route for boats and ships, which can include rivers, canals, and seaways.
- The canal is a vital commercial waterway.
Synonyms
- Shipping lane: A specific route for ships.
- Sea lane: Another term for a regular route for ships at sea.
- Maritime route: A formal term for a sea travel path.
Related Idioms
- "Clear the seaway": To remove obstacles from a shipping route.
- The coastguard worked to clear the seaway after the storm.
Noun
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a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels
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