waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯ-tər-ˌwā 
ˈwä-
1
: a way or channel for water
2
: a navigable body of water
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the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal
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Named after the first European settlers to travel through this part of the world, this park near the Canadian border is known for its waterways, its dark, starry skies, and the regular appearance of the aurora borealis.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
In addition, the chemicals used in face paint and cheap Halloween makeup can be toxic and seep into waterways when washed off, D'Auriol said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
The rule, which was finalized in May, requires state and federal governments to consider the rights of water-dependent tribal nations when setting pollution limits for waterways.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
As for nearby waterways, Booth said state Office of Water Quality inspectors determined there were no offsite impacts from firefighting activities.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 29 Oct. 2024
In addition, the chemicals used in face paint and cheap Halloween makeup can be toxic and seep into waterways when washed off, D'Auriol said.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2024
The rule, which was finalized in May, requires state and federal governments to consider the rights of water-dependent tribal nations when setting pollution limits for waterways.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct. 2024
As for nearby waterways, Booth said state Office of Water Quality inspectors determined there were no offsite impacts from firefighting activities.
—Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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waterway
noun
wa·ter·way
ˈwȯt-ər-ˌwā
ˈwät-
1
: a channel for water
2
: a body of water through which ships can travel
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