seaway

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Etymology[edit]

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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Noun[edit]

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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