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Word: open water (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • An expanse of an ocean, sea, or large lake which is distant from shore and devoid of nearby islands or other obstructions.
  • Canada An area of an ocean, sea, lake, or river which is not covered by ice.
  • 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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