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Vocabulary Entry
tideway
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A shallow place in a river or stream where the water flows more swiftly, often where the tide changes.
Example Sentences
"The fishermen gathered at the tideway to catch the fast-moving fish."
"We noticed that the tideway was narrower at low tide."
"The boat got stuck in the tideway as the water level dropped."
V
verb
To move or flow in a manner similar to the tide, specifically in a river or stream.
Example Sentences
"The river began to tideway, drawing in more water from the incoming tide."
"As the storm approached, the waters started to tideway violently."
"You can see how the tributaries tideway into the main river."