open water

Noun

 * 1) An expanse of an ocean, sea, or large lake which is distant from shore and devoid of nearby islands or other obstructions.
 * 2) In a river, pond, or other small body of water, an area of surface unobstructed by aquatic vegetation, boulders, and the like, adequate for navigation or swimming.
 * 3)  An area of an ocean, sea, lake, or river which is not covered by ice.
 * 4) * 2005, "Seasonal Summary for the Canadian Arctic, Summer 2005," Canadian Ice Service, Government of Canada, 6 Dec, p. 1 (retrieved 14 Mar. 2008):
 * At the end of June, James Bay was generally open water except for loose ice persisting over its northwestern section.
 * 1) * 2005, "Seasonal Summary for the Canadian Arctic, Summer 2005," Canadian Ice Service, Government of Canada, 6 Dec, p. 1 (retrieved 14 Mar. 2008):
 * At the end of June, James Bay was generally open water except for loose ice persisting over its northwestern section.

Translations

 * Finnish:, ,
 * Galician:
 * Maori: au o te moana
 * Portuguese: mar aberto


 * Finnish:
 * Galician:
 * German:
 * Maori: hīwai
 * Portuguese: águas livres
 * Spanish: aguas abiertas


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