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Waterways

Natural or artificial channels through which water flows.

canals rivers

Waterways are natural or artificial channels through which water flows, often used for transportation, irrigation, drainage, or as boundaries between regions.

Etymology

Waterways is a compound word combining 'water' and 'ways', referring to routes or channels for water.

Explain Like I’m 5

Waterways are like roads for water, including rivers, canals, and even ditches that help water travel from one place to another.

Fun Facts

The Nile River is the longest river in the world
Venice, Italy is built on a network of canals
The Erie Canal helped connect the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean

FAQ

What are waterways? Natural or artificial channels for water flow
How do people use waterways? For transportation, irrigation, and recreation
What are some examples of waterways? Rivers, canals, and streams

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

water routes canals rivers

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

geography transportation

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

rivers canals lakes

Meronyms — Parts or Components

channels streams

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

hydrology landscape

Indexes

geographical feature natural transportation infrastructure

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