seaway

English

Etymology

From Middle English seewey, from Old English sǣweġ (“a sea-way, a path through the sea”), equivalent to sea +‎ way. Compare German Seegang (“seaway”).

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -iːweɪ

Noun

seaway (plural seaways)

1. (nautical) a lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route
2. (nautical) an inland waterway used by seagoing shipping
3. (nautical) the headway of a vessel

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