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Fairway
/ˈfɛəweɪ/
The area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short.
📖 Definitions of "Fairway"
- 1
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
A navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Fairway"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| pathnoun | A trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians. |
| routenoun | A course or way which is traveled or passed. |
| drivewaynoun | (UK, US) A short private road that leads to a house or garage. |
| gangwaynoun | A passageway through which to enter or leave. |
| navigationnoun | (uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship. |
| alleynoun | A narrow street or passageway, especially one through the middle of a block giving access to the rear of lots of buildings. |
| waterwaynoun | A body of water, such as a river, channel or canal, that is navigable. |
| channelnoun | Something through which another thing passes; a means of conveying or transmitting. |
| aislenoun | A clear path/passage through rows of seating. |
| chenal | French for "channel". |
| fringenoun | (also figurative) A marginal or peripheral part. |
| long gamenoun | A long-term strategy or endeavor. |
| teeboxnoun | (golf) The area where play begins for a hole of golf. |
| coursenoun | A sequence of events. |
| breaknoun | An instance of breaking something into two or more pieces. |
| doglegnoun | (also attributively) Something (such as a canyon or road) with a sharp bend or turn in it. |
| ground gamenoun | (American football, countable) Running with the ball, rather than passing |
| tee boxnoun | Alternative form of teebox. [(golf) The area where play begins for a hole of golf.] |
| flagwaynoun | A sidewalk |
| driving rangenoun | (golf) An area where golfers practice their swing, and try to hit the ball far, toward no target. |
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