fairway

English

/ˈfɛɹweɪ/, /ˈfɛəweɪ/

noun
Definitions
  • (golf) The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
  • Any tract of land free from obstacles.
  • (Military) A channel either from offshore, in a river, or in a harbor that has enough depth to accommodate the draft of large vessels. (JP 4-01.6)
  • (nautical) A navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.

Etymology

Compound from English fair + English way (road, highway).

Origin

English

way

Gloss

road, highway

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

道, 路

Emoji
🛣️

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