Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tideway

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.65 in modern English

Syllables: tide-way
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Example Sentences

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

Etymology

From tide + way.

Inflected Forms

tideways (plural)

Questions

What does tideway mean?: A channel in which the tide sets, especially in the tidal part of a river.
Where does tideway come from?: From tide + way.

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