What does "tideway" mean?

A channel in which the tide sets, especially in the tidal part of a river.

What is a synonym for "tideway"?

Common synonyms include: ebb, ebb and flow, ebb tide, flood, flood tide, flow.

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Noun

1
A channel in which the tide sets, especially in the tidal part of a river.
"Quite near could also be seen several ancient wooden warships, and always a variety of craft slipping up and down the tideway."
2
a channel in which a tidal current runs wordnet

"Quite near could also be seen several ancient wooden warships, and always a variety of craft slipping up and down the tideway."

From tide + way.

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