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Cross-Florida Waterway

Cross-Florida Waterway

6.5
A route of rivers and canals across Florida that lets boats travel between the Atlantic and the Gulf
  • noun
translation icon : vía fluvial Cross-Florida
  • Many fishing enthusiasts use the Cross-Florida Waterway to access different coastal regions of Florida.

Examples

  • Repairs to the Cross-Florida Waterway have affected small boat traffic this season.

  • The Cross-Florida Waterway provides a shortcut for boaters traveling between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico.

  • The Cross-Florida Waterway connects the Atlantic Ocean with the Gulf of Mexico.

  • Many small boats travel through the Cross-Florida Waterway each year.

  • The Cross-Florida Waterway connects the Atlantic Ocean to the Gulf of Mexico, making it a popular route for small boats.

  • Many fishermen enjoy using the Cross-Florida Waterway to access different fishing spots between Lake Okeechobee and the coast.

  • Sailing through the Cross-Florida Waterway offers a scenic journey with views of Florida's diverse wildlife and landscapes.

Synonyms

waterway
vsCross-Florida Waterway
37 2.3

A river, canal, or channel that boats use to travel

is a specific cross-state route connecting both coasts via lakes and canals
Okeechobee Waterway
vsCross-Florida Waterway
8.4

A water channel in southern Florida that links the Atlantic and the Gulf through Lake Okeechobee for small boats

is a route that crosses the whole state rather than staying in the southern area

Surface Forms

Cross-Florida Waterway singular
Cross-Florida Waterways plural

Morphology

Cross-Florida + waterway

The meaning is directly compositional: 'Cross-Florida' indicates 'across Florida' and 'waterway' means a navigable route for boats, so together they denote a water route that crosses Florida. This follows regular English compounding and is likely inferable by a B1 learner who knows the constituents (including the place name Florida).

Etymology

Cross-Florida Waterway gets its name from the simple picture of a cross (to go across) of Florida by a waterway (a route for boats). It uses rivers, canals and Lake Okeechobee so small boats can travel between the Atlantic and the Gulf, so the name is a literal 'shortcut' across the state.