Waterway Meaning in English

word

US

ˈwɔtɝˌweɪ

WAW-ter-way

UK

wˈɔːtəwˌeɪ

WAW-tuh-way

التعريف

A waterway is a river, canal, or other route, usually man-made or natural, where boats or ships can travel.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Often used formally, in geography and transportation. Includes rivers and man-made canals. Common phrases: 'international waterway,' 'major waterway.' Don't confuse with 'water path' (not used).

• Spanish: vía navegable - canal (acuático)
• Portuguese (BR): via navegável - canal (aquático)
• Portuguese (PT): via navegável - canal (aquático)
• Chinese (Simplified): 水道 - 航道
• Chinese (Traditional): 水道 - 航道
• Hindi: जलमार्ग
• Arabic: ممر مائي
• Bengali: জলপথ
• Russian: водный путь - водная артерия
• Japanese: 水路
• Vietnamese: đường thủy
• Korean: 수로
• Turkish: su yolu - su yolu geçidi
• Urdu: آبی گزرگاہ
• Indonesian: jalur air

جمل نموذجية

The Amazon River is a famous waterway.

basic

A canal is an example of a waterway built by humans.

basic

Boats travel on the waterway every day.

basic

The city grew quickly because it was next to a busy waterway.

natural

Many goods are shipped through this waterway to other countries.

natural

They want to clean up the waterway to protect fish and plants.

natural