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drainageway

American

[drey-nij-wey] / ˈdreɪ nɪdʒˌweɪ /

noun

a conduit, ditch, or the like, for draining water from an area.

Etymology

Origin of drainageway

drainage + way ¹

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drainageway

Numerous small streams extend throughout the area of this type, allowing a rapid removal of all surplus water into the Potomac River, the chief drainageway of the County.

From History and Comprehensive Description of Loudoun County, Virginia by Head, James William

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