side-channel

Northwest

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a narrow, meandering, sluggish side-channel of a river, usually shallow and often coming to a dead end.

See: snye(def. 2a)

Quotations

1899

The flat-bottomed river steamers continued on their course until the ice in the river led them to seek a slough or side-channel for safety.

1928

McMurray's steamer landing is located on a quiet-flowing side channel . . . which in the North is dubbed a "sny."