fairway

Etymology

fair +‎ way

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɛə(r)weɪ

Noun

fairway (plural fairways)

1. (golf) The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
2. Any tract of land free from obstacles.
3. (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)
4. (nautical) A navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.
   • 1899, Joseph Conrad, Heart of Darkness, section 1

     Lights of ships moved in the fairway—a great stir of lights going up and going down.

See also

• draft
• watercraft. (JP 4-01.6)

Etymology

Borrowed from English fairway.

Pronunciation

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• Hyphenation: fair‧way

Noun

fairway m (plural fairways)

1. (golf) fairway: the area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short