Spillway and Waterway

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Spillway noun - A channel that carries excess water over or around a dam or other obstruction.

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Waterway and spillway are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Waterway" instead a noun "Spillway".

Nearby Word: spill

Waterway noun - An open man-made passageway for water.

Usage example: the Erie Canal was superseded by a much larger waterway, the New York State Barge Canal

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Spillway and waterway are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Spillway" instead a noun "Waterway".

Nearby Words: water, waterside, watering

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