deepwater n Cp OED deep IV a phr deep-water [land waterways].
   An area of water with great depressions in the sea bottom.
   [c1891] 1988 Canoma xiv (2), 10 Deepwater Bank [area of Virgin Rocks]. 1977 WHITELEY 46 [Other cod trap berths] have derived their names from experiences such as Lunatic and Deepwater. 1983 Gazetteer of Canada: Nfld 44-5 Deep Water Bank, Deepwater Island, Deepwater Point, etc.

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