sea lane

noun

1. a standard navigational route for ships traversing an ocean or sea.

sea lane

noun

1. an established route for ships

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea lane¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Very busy, but very much at home, are the British vessels in that long sea lane.

From Project Gutenberg

The Prince went ashore in his launch, through a decorated cheering sea-lane of tugs, ferry-steamers, rowing-boats and yachts.

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Our merchant seamen, in addition, are carrying supplies to them and to our allies over every sea lane.

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