Definition

A narrow waterway where the flow of water is influenced by the rise and fall of tides.

Example

The boat navigated through the tideway as the water level changed with the tide.

Conversation

Did you see how fast the water was moving in that tideway?

Yeah, it was impressive! I didn't expect it to be so strong.

I wonder if it’s always like that in the tideway during high tide.

Probably! It must create some interesting currents down there.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Tideway → The word is formed from "tide" (from Old English *tid*, meaning time or season) and "way" (from Old English *weg*, meaning path or road). Together, these parts describe a path or route that is influenced by the tides, typically referring to a waterway affected by the ebb and flow of the sea.

Memory Tip

Think of the 'time' ('tide') that affects the 'path' ('way') of water — that's why a tideway is a water route influenced by the tides.

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