Open-water Definition

noun

An expanse of an ocean, sea, or large lake which is distant from shore and devoid of nearby islands or other obstructions.

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In a river, pond, or other small body of water, an area of surface unobstructed by aquatic vegetation, boulders, and the like, adequate for navigation or swimming.

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(chiefly Canada) An area of an ocean, sea, lake, or river which is not covered by ice.

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Other Word Forms of Open-water

Noun

Singular:
open-water
Plural:
open-waters

Open-water Sentence Examples

  • Boyd Alexander, a British officer, further explored the lake, which then contained few stretches of open water.

  • From this point a large area of open water was seen which was believed to be an "open Polar Sea," a chimera which played an important and delusive role in subsequent explorations.

  • The greatest extent of open water is about 60 m.

  • Unlike many of this summer's blockbusters who have relied on mega stars to lure the audiences, Open Water stars relatively unknown actors.

  • An iron footbridge crosses the upper end of the lake, offering views down the entire length of the open water.

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