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Webster 1913 Edition

(-wûrkˊ)

Noun.

The progress made by a ship in motion; hence, progress or success of any kind.

(Arch.)

Clear space under an arch, girder, and the like, sufficient to allow of easy passing underneath; clearance; headroom.

Noun.

hed'way. The motion of an advancing ship. A ship makes headway, when she advances, as from a state of rest.