Synonyms for

Navigable

Verb / ˈnævʌgʌbʌl / Another word for navigable — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

capable of being navigated, especially by ships

Synonyms & similar words

passable traversable sailable seafaring boatable raftable canoeable kayakable rowable paddleable yacht-worthy shipshape seaworthy

Example sentences

  1. The harbor was deep and navigable, so large cargo ships could easily enter and exit.
  2. The river was not navigable during the dry season, as the water levels were too low.
  3. The captain of the ship needed to make sure that the water was deep enough and the route was navigable before setting sail.
  4. The canal was built to make the river more navigable for boats and barges.
  5. The coast guard had to clear the debris from the river to make it navigable after the storm.

Quotes

  • A river is more than an amenity, it is a treasure. It offers a necessity of life that must be rationed among those who have power over it. The river is the only natural entrance into the sea, and the sea is the ultimate destination of all rivers. The Mississippi is less a river than a conjurer of liquid lies and of all the fatalities that man's folly has perpetrated on the past century. The river has its own history, my family's history, and the history of the world.
  • The river is one of my favourite metaphors, the symbol of the great flow of Life Itself. The river begins at Source, and returns to Source, unerringly. This happens every single time, without exception. We are no different.
  • We must begin thinking like a river if we are to leave a legacy of beauty and life for future generations.

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