Definition

A structure built to help fish swim past obstacles like dams or waterfalls in a river.

Example

The construction of a fishway allows salmon to reach their spawning grounds upstream.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new fishway they built by the river?

Yeah, I saw it while I was jogging there last week!

It's supposed to help the salmon get upstream more easily.

That’s awesome! I hope it works well for the local ecosystem.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Fishway → The word is formed from "fish" (from Old English *fisc*, meaning a gill-bearing aquatic vertebrate) and "way" (from Old English *weg*, meaning a path or route). A fishway is a constructed path or route that allows fish to navigate around obstacles in water bodies.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'path' ('way') designed specifically for 'fish' — that's what a fishway is, a route for fish to travel.

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