English Dictionary

Definition of “floodway”

floodway (ˈflʌdˌweɪ) 

Definitions

noun

  1. the path along which floodwater travels

Example Sentences Including 'floodway'

Channels have also been cut to encourage natural drainage back to the floodway and river.
New Zealand Herald (2004)
The floodway carries excess water from the Red River around Winnipeg.
canada.com (2005)

Comments

Log in to comment on this word.