tideway

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

tide +‎ way

Noun[edit]

tideway (plural tideways)

  1. A channel in which the tide sets, especially in the tidal part of a river.
    • 1951 October, R. S. McNaught, “Lines of Approach”, in Railway Magazine, page 705:
      Quite near could also be seen several ancient wooden warships, and always a variety of craft slipping up and down the tideway.

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