as in canals
an open man-made passageway for water
the child who fell through the ice was helplessly swept along the raceway, still trapped under the ice, by the current
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Recent Examples of raceways
If a small remodel isn’t in your weekend plans, pick up a few cable concealers (also known as cable raceways) at your local hardware store.
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Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
Emily Williams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2025
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Noun
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And even in winter, boating offers a new perspective on the city, particularly during the annual Light Festival, a free open-air festival of light installations along the canals.—
Georgina Ustik,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Feb. 2026
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Lumberyards, flour mills, livestock auctions, and other industries popped up, while irrigation canals were built quickly to support the region’s expanding agricultural community.—
Northwest River Partners,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Feb. 2026
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Architects have found evidence of their use in the pyramids of Egypt and the buildings and aqueducts of the Roman Empire.—
Alcina Johnson Sudagar,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
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There are the remains of seven aqueducts in the park, including the Felice (or Felix) Aqueduct, built in the 1580s.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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“Raceways.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/raceways. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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