open water

== English == === Noun === open water (usually uncountable, plural open waters) An expanse of an ocean, sea, or large lake which is distant from shore and devoid of nearby islands or other obstructions. In a river, pond, or other small body of water, an area of surface unobstructed by aquatic vegetation, boulders, and the like, adequate for navigation or swimming. (chiefly Canada) An area of an ocean, sea, lake, or river which is not covered by ice. 2005, "Seasonal Summary for the Canadian Arctic, Summer 2005," Canadian Ice Service, Government of Canada, 6 Dec, p. 1 (retrieved 14 Mar. 2008): At the end of June, James Bay was generally open water except for loose ice persisting over its northwestern section. ==== Translations ==== === See also === open sea