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to causeway

to causeway

7.4
To build a raised road across low or wet ground
  • verb
  • /ˈkɔːzweɪ/
translation icon : construir una calzada
  • They will causeway the marshland to improve access.

Examples

  • A new road was causewayed over the wetlands to connect the two towns.

  • Villagers causewayed the marsh to reach the other side safely during the rainy season.

  • The engineers causewayed the tidal flats to provide year-round access to the island laboratory.

  • The workers causewayed the area to connect the islands.

  • The engineers causewayed the tidal flats to ensure safer passage for vehicles during high tide.

  • To connect the two towns, the construction team causewayed the marshy area with a durable raised path.

  • In preparation for the rainy season, workers causewayed the wetlands to provide reliable access for residents.

Synonyms

to bridge
vsto causeway
4 3.1

To make a way across an obstacle by building a structure

builds a raised road across wet ground or shallow water to connect places

Surface Forms

causeway infinitive
causewayed past
causewayed past participle
causewaying present participle
causeways third person singular

Etymology

The verb causeway comes from the same root meaning 'paved road', like French chaussée, so to causeway a place is to build a raised road or path across wet land or water.