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A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable.
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A conduit or watercourse, such as on the deck of a ship, to drain water.
Examples of waterway in a Sentence
The Baro on reaching the plain becomes, however, a navigable stream affording an open waterway to the Nile.
The Great Lakes waterway naturally finds an outlet in New York City.
The Punic wars transferred the supreme power from Carthage to Rome, and Latin civilization was established firmly when, in 27 B.C., Andalusia became the Roman province of Baetica - so called after its great waterway, the Baetis (Guadalquivir).
On the east it is hampered by the stringent regulations of the Russian frontier, and the great waterway of the Oder, though in process of being regulated, is sometimes too low in summer for navigation.
The main lagoon waterway goes by the name of the Bum-Kittam river, and to the north opens into the Sherbro estuary.
Currently closed but there are plans to restore the waterway.
It is no longer of commercial importance as a waterway.
Whilst in the Bristol Channel they were navigating a busy waterway, sharing it with ocean going freighters, tankers and coasters.
The Sudan government, however, sent engineering parties to remove the sudd blocks and open out a continuous waterway.
The South Beveland (1862-1866) canal connects the East and West Scheldt; similarly in South Holland the Voorne canal unites the Haringvliet with the New Maas, which does not allow the passage of large vessels above Brielle; whilst owing to the banks and shallows in front of Hellevoetsluis the New Waterway was cut to Rotterdam.
The growth of the great shipbuilding and engineering companies; now amalgamated, of which the Armstrong firm at Elswick is the most famous, necessitated the dredging of the river so as to form a deep waterway.
La Condamine, seven months later, was able to give to the French Academy an account of Father Roman's extraordinary voyage, and thus confirm the existence of this wonderful waterway first reported by Father Acura in 1639.
The narrow straits in which the waterway connecting the Mediterranean with the Black Sea contracts, both to the north and to the south of the city, could be rendered impassable to hostile fleets approaching from either direction, while on the landward side the line of defence was so short that it could be strongly fortified, and held against large numbers by a comparatively small force.
Its situation on the great mid-European waterway and as the junction of several main lines of railway has largely favoured its rapid growth and industrial development.
Streams and rivers are abundant, the latter very large in proportion to the size of the islands, affording a waterway to the rich districts along their banks.
The marshes of Syrmia are partially drained by the so-called "Canal of Probus," the one large artificial waterway in the country, said to have been cut by the Romans in the 3rd century.
Sulina and the St George, the central or Sulina branch, owing to its greater depth of water over the bar, had from time immemorial been the principal waterway for sea-going vessels; its average depth throughout its course, which could not always be counted on, was 8 ft., but it contained numerous shoals where vessels had to lighten, so that cargo had often to be shifted several times in the voyage down the river.
These have shortened the length of the Sulina canal by i 1 nautical m., eliminated all the difficult bends and shoals, and provided an almost straight waterway 34 m.
In 1897 the river continuation of the Kaiserfahrt was opened to navigation, and, further, the waterway between the Haff and the Baltic was deepened to 24 ft.
There are also extensive areas of fine land suitable for cotton, with the waterway of the Niger close at hand.
Leaving out of account the Welle-Ubangi (and Idrisi's description of the two Niles may infer a knowledge of that stream, which was supposed by Schweinfurth to form part of the Chad system), there is an almost continuous waterway from the mouth of the Senegal to that of the Nile.
Trade is facilitated by the great waterway of the Elbe as well as by a complete system of railways.
Over 11,000 new marina berths are likely to be needed over the next decade to meet a shortage of inland waterway moorings.
Waterfront Projects This package of schemes aims to improve the waterway corridor running through Aire Valley.
In fact, the new owners were so disinterested in the waterway that the canal didn't even have a head office.
The views on this part of the canal (actually navigable feeder better describes the waterway) are magnificent.
Signs Signs should not be visually intrusive from the waterway.
Dhow dinner cruise Dubai Creek is a historical waterway that has provided the lifeblood of Dubai's vibrant city.
We raise funds for waterway regeneration, conservation, recreation, community, arts, education, access and activity projects.
With a mind to the present trends in waterway restoration the success stories far outweighed the problems.
In the Mekong Delta, small sampans will carry us through the intricate canals of this amazing waterway.
Its major brief involves the promotion of partnerships which will extend the success of waterway regeneration.
All that plastic has to end up somewhere, whether it be non-biodegradable trash in a landfill or as garbage floating in a waterway somewhere.
The marshland around the intercostal's waterway is home to a vast array of animals and birds and bring the city residents the kind of peaceful escape not often found a stone's throw away from an urban setting.
New Orleans is port to the important waterway of the Mississippi River.
There is never a dull moment on a Mississippi cruise, as the waterway passes through swamps, glacial lakes, rapids and dams.
Nature lovers will marvel at the wondrous sights featured along the majestic waterway.
Storytelling Cruises--Professional storytellers teach passengers about the culture of Native Americans, who used to live along the Mighty Mississippi, and give tours of hallowed Civil War sites located along the historic waterway.
Sightseeing Mississippi riverboat cruises allow passengers to see more of the great American waterway than is possible from the shore.
Note that some cruises travel on both the Columbia River and the Snake River, which is a waterway that begins in Eastern Oregon and heads to Southern Idaho.
Alaska's famed Inside Passage is a stunning narrow waterway nestled between towering mountains, quaint waterfront communities, and the Pacific Ocean.
Nile River cruises are designed to give tourists a chance to explore the world-famous Egyptian waterway lined with historic temples, tombs and ancient landscapes.
The 315-mile waterway also provides access to charming towns, historic monuments and breathtaking natural wonders.
However, you don't have to sail the entire waterway.
This scenic waterway is nearly untouched wilderness.
Another Avalon Waterway cruise options is a Galapagos Island voyage.
However, there are a few companies that offer evening or twilight cruises on the landmark waterway, including Steamboat Natchez New Orleans Dinner Jazz Cruise.
Known to many as America's most historic waterway, the Mississippi River is the longest of its kind in all of North America.
Sailing on the world-famous waterway is a dream come true for history buffs and avid cruisers.
The historic waterway serves as the perfect backdrop for newlyweds basking in the glow of married life.