navigable waters

名词 n.

中文释义

英文释义

名词 n.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see navigable, waters. plural,plural-only
Those waters that are subject to the ebb and flow of the tide and/or are presently used, or have been used in the past, or may be susceptible for use to transport interstate or foreign commerce. A determination of navigability, once made, applies laterally over the entire surface of the waterbody, and is not extinguished by later actions or events which impede or destroy navigable capacity. US,plural,plural-only

衍生词

traditional navigable waters