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Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Oceangoing, capable of travelling in rough seas. not-comparable

   "Almost every maritime country has some kind of bluewater navy."

Proper Noun

1. 1
   A place in the United States:; A census-designated place in La Paz County, Arizona.
2. 2
   A place in the United States:; A census-designated place in San Bernardino County, California.
3. 3
   A place in the United States:; An unincorporated community in Lincoln County, New Mexico.
4. 4
   A place in the United States:; A census-designated place in McKinley County, New Mexico.
5. 5
   A place in the United States:; Synonym of Bluewater Village, New Mexico; the Bluewater post office is located there.

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6. 6
   A municipality in Huron County, Ontario, Canada.
7. 7
   A large shopping centre in Dartford borough, Kent, England (OS grid ref TQ5773).
8. 8
   A town and suburb in the City of Townsville, Queensland, Australia.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bluewater villageclearwaterclearwaternew mexicooceangoingoceangoing

Example

More examples

"Almost every maritime country has some kind of bluewater navy."

Etymology

From blue + water, from the blue of deep oceanic waters.

Related phrases

Bluewater Village

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