Waterway
noun
A body of water that boats or ships can travel on.
The Panama Canal is a famous waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Often appears as...
- navigate a waterway
- major waterway
noun
A path of water in the air conditioning or heating system for carrying hot or cold water to different parts of a building.
The waterway in the air conditioning system carries cool water through the building during summers.
Often appears as...
- waterway system
- blocked waterway
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A body of water that boats or ships can travel on.
The Panama Canal is a famous waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
Often appears as...
- navigate a waterway
- major waterway
noun
A path of water in the air conditioning or heating system for carrying hot or cold water to different parts of a building.
The waterway in the air conditioning system carries cool water through the building during summers.
Often appears as...
- waterway system
- blocked waterway
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Importance
Understand that waterways are crucial for trade and travel, connecting different geographic locations.
The Suez Canal waterway is vital for international shipping.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural or Man-made
Waterways can be natural like rivers or man-made like canals, so context shows what kind of waterway is meant.
They took a cruise along the natural waterway of the Amazon River.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmarks
Famous waterways are often landmarks and hold cultural or historical significance.
The Venice canals are an iconic waterway known worldwide.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Importance
Understand that waterways are crucial for trade and travel, connecting different geographic locations.
The Suez Canal waterway is vital for international shipping.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural or Man-made
Waterways can be natural like rivers or man-made like canals, so context shows what kind of waterway is meant.
They took a cruise along the natural waterway of the Amazon River.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmarks
Famous waterways are often landmarks and hold cultural or historical significance.
The Venice canals are an iconic waterway known worldwide.
Pro Tip 1/3Geographic Importance
Understand that waterways are crucial for trade and travel, connecting different geographic locations.
The Suez Canal waterway is vital for international shipping.
Pro Tip 2/3Natural or Man-made
Waterways can be natural like rivers or man-made like canals, so context shows what kind of waterway is meant.
They took a cruise along the natural waterway of the Amazon River.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Landmarks
Famous waterways are often landmarks and hold cultural or historical significance.
The Venice canals are an iconic waterway known worldwide.
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"Or are they going to be wreaking havoc in some waterway?" If you don't know, find out. And if you don't like the answer, figure out how you can communicate to those who can drive this change that you have advanced potty training, that you are ready for reuse. How all of you feel
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a whole grid of waterways and canals connecting each and every home. From the main dock, people board long wooden canoes which carry them out to their various homes and shops located in the expansive area. When out on the water, it's clear that life has been completely adapted
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and other disease vectors, thus, protecting us against malaria, dengue fever, and other illnesses. Tadpoles keep waterways clean by feeding on algae, reducing the demand on our community's filtration systems and keeping our cost of water low.
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you may have thought the carnivorous plants like the venus flytrap only exist on land but killer plants also lurk throughout the wetlands and waterways of our world found on all continents except antarctica
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simple yet effective action skip the rinse they're also helping protect fragile waterways like the colorado river and the freshwater ecosystems of east anglia as well as working in south africa on a
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Cities That Are Saving...
in the world and this practice extends to all parts of the city the waterways have been cleaned up and
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Designing urban spaces...
rising sea water now the whole city's has blocked the natural waterways
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The four fish we're...
Mussels and other bivalves do tremendous amounts of water filtration. A single mussel can filter dozens of gallons every single day. And this is incredibly important when we look at the world. Right now, nitrification, overuse of phosphates in our waterways are causing tremendous algal blooms.
Video examples
The taboo secret to...
"Or are they going to be wreaking havoc in some waterway?" If you don't know, find out. And if you don't like the answer, figure out how you can communicate to those who can drive this change that you have advanced potty training, that you are ready for reuse. How all of you feel
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Iwan Baan: Ingenious...
a whole grid of waterways and canals connecting each and every home. From the main dock, people board long wooden canoes which carry them out to their various homes and shops located in the expansive area. When out on the water, it's clear that life has been completely adapted
Video examples
Why are frogs...
and other disease vectors, thus, protecting us against malaria, dengue fever, and other illnesses. Tadpoles keep waterways clean by feeding on algae, reducing the demand on our community's filtration systems and keeping our cost of water low.
Video examples
MASSIVE Prehistoric...
parts of the world competition from crocodiles has driven these magnificent amphibians to extinction but here the waters get too cold for crocodiles and the world's last ruler suitors survive still patrolling the waterways just as
Video examples
How do you decide where...
to help your chance of survival? There are three basic steps. One - identify the points or locations to analyze. What are your options? Two - find what connects them. Are there highways, waterways, or open land?
Video examples
The Fastest Carnivorous...
you may have thought the carnivorous plants like the venus flytrap only exist on land but killer plants also lurk throughout the wetlands and waterways of our world found on all continents except antarctica
Video examples
The Worth of Water PIPE...
simple yet effective action skip the rinse they're also helping protect fragile waterways like the colorado river and the freshwater ecosystems of east anglia as well as working in south africa on a
Video examples
Cities That Are Saving...
in the world and this practice extends to all parts of the city the waterways have been cleaned up and
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Designing urban spaces...
rising sea water now the whole city's has blocked the natural waterways
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Guy Standing
English Actor
Think of a public library, worth more for those who cannot afford numerous books. Think of a public waterway or fishing ground. All types of commons have imputed monetary value that together comprise a source of social income. As such, the commons reduces economic inequality and insecurity in society.
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Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
There are certain things that Americans expect their government to do. Our infrastructure is vitally important. Putting people back to work with construction is important. Our roads, our bridges, our sewers, our waterways, our dams - this is what makes our country so special.
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Mauricio Macri
Argentinian Statesman
Argentina has decided to take its place in the global landscape. We need important companies of the world to finance and construct roads, ports, waterways, energy, trains. We're a huge country that only depends on trucks today. It's impossible.
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Nick Lampson
American Politician
We were also able to do a great deal of work to improve highways, airports and airways, waterways, and railways, all of which are important and have provided a better quality of life and economic development opportunities for my constituents.
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Joseph Monninger
American Writer
Biologists have determined brookies to be indicators of ecosystem health and have been recently campaigning to get the word out. If brookies inhabit a stream, the odds are good that the waterway is in excellent condition.
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Philippe Cousteau, Jr.
American Scientist
In many ways, our homes act as one big drain that, through our daily relationship with water, carries many toxic substances into our waterways and the environment.
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Rory MacLean
Canadian Historian
My favourite places on earth are the wild waterways where the forest opens its arms and a silver curve of river folds the traveller into its embrace.
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Gloria Reuben
Canadian Actress
The coal industry is a huge industry when we're talking about polluting the environment, our air and our waterways.
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Robert Kennedy, Jr.
American Activist
Water keepers patrol local waterways and prosecute polluters. Essentially, they act as the community's coast guard.
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
American Politician
The Coast Guard has a strong presence in Mississippi and on its waterways.
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Guy Standing
English Actor
Think of a public library, worth more for those who cannot afford numerous books. Think of a public waterway or fishing ground. All types of commons have imputed monetary value that together comprise a source of social income. As such, the commons reduces economic inequality and insecurity in society.
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Valerie Jarrett
American Lawyer
There are certain things that Americans expect their government to do. Our infrastructure is vitally important. Putting people back to work with construction is important. Our roads, our bridges, our sewers, our waterways, our dams - this is what makes our country so special.
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Mauricio Macri
Argentinian Statesman
Argentina has decided to take its place in the global landscape. We need important companies of the world to finance and construct roads, ports, waterways, energy, trains. We're a huge country that only depends on trucks today. It's impossible.
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Nick Lampson
American Politician
We were also able to do a great deal of work to improve highways, airports and airways, waterways, and railways, all of which are important and have provided a better quality of life and economic development opportunities for my constituents.
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Joseph Monninger
American Writer
Biologists have determined brookies to be indicators of ecosystem health and have been recently campaigning to get the word out. If brookies inhabit a stream, the odds are good that the waterway is in excellent condition.
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Philippe Cousteau, Jr.
American Scientist
In many ways, our homes act as one big drain that, through our daily relationship with water, carries many toxic substances into our waterways and the environment.
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Rory MacLean
Canadian Historian
My favourite places on earth are the wild waterways where the forest opens its arms and a silver curve of river folds the traveller into its embrace.
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Gloria Reuben
Canadian Actress
The coal industry is a huge industry when we're talking about polluting the environment, our air and our waterways.
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Robert Kennedy, Jr.
American Activist
Water keepers patrol local waterways and prosecute polluters. Essentially, they act as the community's coast guard.
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Cindy Hyde-Smith
American Politician
The Coast Guard has a strong presence in Mississippi and on its waterways.
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