waterroutes
nounUK /ˈwɔːtəruːts/
US /ˈwɔːtərruːts/
Paths on water where boats and ships can travel.
The old map showed several waterroutes through the islands.
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2. Paths that water itself flows along, such as rivers or streams.
Rainwater found small waterroutes down the hillside.
3. Routes used for transporting goods by boat or ship.
Traders relied on these waterroutes to move spices and silk.
4. Ways through water used by animals or people for travel.
Ducks follow familiar waterroutes across the lake each spring.