noun
seaway
Seaway (noun) means a lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route.
noun
1
A lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route.
2
An inland waterway used by seagoing shipping.
3
The headway of a vessel.
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Etymology
From Middle English seewey, from Old English sǣweġ (“a seaway, a path through the sea”), equivalent to sea + way. Compare Saterland Frisian Seegong (“seaway, swell”), German Seegang (“seaway, swell”).
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What is the meaning of seaway?
"seaway" (noun) means a lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route.
What are the different meanings of seaway?
"seaway" has 3 main meanings: 1. A lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route; 2. An inland waterway used by seagoing shipping; 3. The headway of a vessel.