noun
- The plural of navigability; the quality or state of being navigable, especially the ability of a waterway to be traveled by ships or boats.
Usage: Usually used in technical, legal, or geographical contexts; Often refers to rivers, channels, or waterways
Examples
- The navigabilities of the various river systems were assessed before the shipping routes were established.
- Engineers studied the navigabilities of the canal to determine if larger vessels could pass through.
- The report compared the navigabilities of different waterways in the region.
- Seasonal changes affected the navigabilities of the shallow streams.
- Dredging projects improved the navigabilities of the harbor for commercial traffic.