fairway

• No golfe, parte do campo entre o tee e o green, com grama aparada curta para facilitar as tacadas. Também pode designar, em navegação, o canal principal e seguro de um rio ou porto.

A noun referring to the part of a golf course between the tee and the green, where the grass is kept short for easier play.

1. Golf course areaB1formalsport

   The part of a golf course between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short for easier play.

   Fairway

   • He hit the ball straight down the fairway.
   • The fairway was well-maintained after the rain.
   • She aimed for the center of the fairway to avoid the rough.

2. Navigable channelC1formal

   A navigable part of a river or harbor, free of obstacles.

   Canal navegável

   • The ship followed the fairway to reach the port safely.
   • Buoys mark the fairway for incoming vessels.
   • The fairway was dredged to allow larger ships to pass.

   Sinônimoschannelpassageseawaywaterway