seaway

/ˈsiːweɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A navigable waterway connecting two larger bodies of water, especially a strait or a channel.

“The ship sailed through the seaway and into the open ocean.”

2. noun

A route or passage for the movement of goods or people, especially one that is especially important or busy.

“The seaway was a major trade route in the 19th century.”

3. verb

To travel through or navigate a seaway.

“The ships will seaway through the strait during high tide.”

Synonyms

  • channel
  • waterway

Antonyms

  • landlocked