waterways
nounUK /ˈwɔː.tə.weɪz/
US /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ.weɪz/
Waterways are rivers, canals, or other paths where water flows and boats can travel.
The city is full of waterways where small boats carry people and goods.
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2. Narrow passages through which water moves in a plant or animal body.
The doctor explained how the body's waterways can become blocked.
3. Routes or paths taken by water across land, especially during floods.
Heavy rain turned the streets into temporary waterways.
4. A system of rivers and canals used for transport or trade.
The country's inland waterways are important for moving cargo.