inland waters
plural noun
all the bodies of water that belong to the territory of a country or region and are not part of a sea or ocean.
inland water
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singular of
inland waters.
inland-water
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a word derived from
inland waters.
inland watersplural nounall the bodies of water that belong to the territory of a country or region and are not part of a sea or ocean.
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"Today, as a result of a storm in the Black Sea, two tankers, Volgoneft-212 and Volgoneft-239, sank," Russia's federal sea and inland water transport agency, Rosmorrechflot, wrote in a statement.
From BBC ● Dec. 15, 2024
Kennedy says it is, for inland water users.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 25, 2024
Just 14% of Africa’s land and inland water ecosystems and 17% of coastal and marine areas are protected, according to United Nations estimates.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 19, 2022
In 1960, Aral Sea was the fourth largest inland water body; only the Caspian Sea, Lake Superior, and Lake Victoria were larger.
From Textbooks ● Sep. 6, 2018
The river mouth at Moss Landing was centuries ago the entrance to this long inland water.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
Some inland-water boats still employ side paddle-wheels, while ocean-going vessels use the more modern propeller or screw.
From Boys' Book of Model Boats by Yates, Raymond F. (Raymond Francis)
