deepwater
adjective
deep·wa·ter
ˈdēp-ˌwȯ-tər 
-ˌwä-
: of, relating to, or characterized by water of considerable depth
deepwater sailors
especially
: able to accommodate oceangoing vessels
deepwater ports
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Civilians in Washington are not happy about the deepwater megaport that China’s Cosco Shipping is building in Peru.
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Eduardo Porter, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
The key is to concentrate on deepwater structure and fish with live bait, either slowly trolling or drifting around humps and breaklines, usually right where the bottom begins to flatten out.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 June 2024
Looking ahead, the resort is already looking to expand its exclusive offerings with plans for a deepwater marina, a private 18-hole golf course, and a members-only clubhouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Crews have worked to clear the debris and reopen the deepwater shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore by the end of May.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2024
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Eduardo Porter, Washington Post, 20 June 2024
The key is to concentrate on deepwater structure and fish with live bait, either slowly trolling or drifting around humps and breaklines, usually right where the bottom begins to flatten out.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 13 June 2024
Looking ahead, the resort is already looking to expand its exclusive offerings with plans for a deepwater marina, a private 18-hole golf course, and a members-only clubhouse.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 20 May 2024
Crews have worked to clear the debris and reopen the deepwater shipping channel into the Port of Baltimore by the end of May.
—Hayes Gardner, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2024
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deepwater
adjective
deep·wa·ter
ˌdēp-ˌwȯt-ər
-ˌwät-
: of or relating to water of great depth
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