Definitions for fairway
ˈfɛərˌweɪfair·way

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1. fairwaynoun

   the area between the tee and putting green where the grass is cut short

2. fairwaynoun

   the usual course taken by vessels through a harbor or coastal waters

3. fairwaynoun

   a tract of ground free of obstacles to movement

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1. Fairwaynoun

   The navigable part of a river, bay, etc., through which vessels enter or depart; the part of a harbor or channel ehich is kept open and unobstructed for the passage of vessels. Totten.2. (golf) That part of a golf course between the tee and the green which is of closely mowed grass, as contrasted to the rough.

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1. fairwaynoun

   the area between the tee and the green, where the grass is cut short

2. fairwaynoun

   any tract of land free from obstacles

3. fairwaynoun

   (Military) A channel either from offshore, in a river, or in a harbor that has enough depth to accommodate the draft of large vessels.(JP 4-01.6)

4. fairwaynoun

   a navigable channel in a harbour, offshore etc; the usual course taken by vessels in such places.

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1. fairway

   A fairway is the gently sloped, carefully maintained area of grass on a golf course between the tee and the green where golfers aim to land their golf balls. It is often smoother and easier to play on than the surrounding rough terrain. Alternatively, in a nautical context, a fairway refers to a navigable channel, course, or route in a water body such as a sea, river, or harbor.

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1. Fairwaynoun

   the navigable part of a river, bay, etc., through which vessels enter or depart; the part of a harbor or channel ehich is kept open and unobstructed for the passage of vessels

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1. Fairway

   Fairway is a city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States. It is a suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 3,882.

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1. fairway

   A channel either from offshore, in a river, or in a harbor that has enough depth to accommodate the draft of large vessels. See also draft; watercraft.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fairway in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fairway in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of fairway in a Sentence

1. Keegan Bradley:

   When I outdrove him today by 30 yards, I left him a note in the fairway, letting him know the senior tees are not that far off.

2. Tim Clark:

   I’m standing a little bit taller so I’m getting a bit more width with my swing and everything seems to be coming off the middle of the club, i’ve driven the ball great so I’ve given myself a lot of chances and that’s what you have to do around here. If you’re in the fairway you can attack this course. If you’re struggling with the driver it’s going to play tough.

3. Martin Kaymer:

   The main goal (was) to still be leading going to the first tee tomorrow morning, even when I missed the fairway, I managed to make up?and?downs. I used a lot of birdie chances that I had. I didn't miss many putts.

4. Charley Hoffman:

   Rarely do they walk in the middle of the fairway and halt play, we weren't going anywhere fast. And neither was he.

5. Justin Rose:

   I think I missed only one fairway, so from the fairway I had some control of the ball, i hit a couple of poor shots, but a couple of miraculous up-and-downs kept the round going.

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