airway

Noun

Open English WordNet

Noun (4)airways

  1. a duct that provides ventilation (as in mines)Synonyms: air passageair ductType of ductKinds snorkel, upcast, ventilation shaft, registerParts vent, venthole
  2. a designated route followed by airplanes in flying from one airport to anotherSynonyms: air laneflight pathskywayType of path, routeKinds approach path, holding pattern
  3. the passages through which air enters and leaves the bodySynonyms: respiratory tractType of tractKinds upper respiratory tract, lower respiratory tractPart of respiratory system, systema respiratorium
  4. a commercial enterprise that provides scheduled flights for passengersSynonyms: airlineairline businessType of lineParts fleet
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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

airway noun

1. a duct that provides ventilation, as in mines. Syn. — air passage, air duct.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54 · with additions: WordNet 1.5

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