fairway

UK
/ˈfɛəweɪ/
US
/ˈfɛrweɪ/

Translations

fairwaynoun
fairways
pl
UK
/ˈfɛəweɪ/
US
/ˈfɛrweɪ/
The ship followed the fairway to avoid shallow waters.
Корабль следовал по фарватеру, чтобы избежать мелководья.
He hit the ball straight down the fairway.
Он ударил мяч прямо по гольф-полю.
Additional translations
fairwayadjective
UK
/ˈfeə.weɪ/
US
/ˈfer.weɪ/
Used attributively in golf contexts (e.g., 'fairway wood', 'fairway bunker').

Definitions

fairwaynoun
The part of a golf course between a tee and the corresponding green, where the grass is kept short.
He hit a perfect drive down the fairway, setting himself up for an easy approach to the green.
A navigable channel in a river or harbor.
The ship carefully navigated the fairway to avoid running aground.
fairwayadjective
Relating to or designed for use on or in the fairway of a golf course.
He chose a fairway wood for the long second shot.