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/nævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ · noun
(uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship..
An ocean-going yachtsman must be competent at night navigation
CHESAPEAKE AND DELAWARE CANAL. Notice is hereby given, that this CANAL is NOW OPEN FOR NAVIGATION. The Locks are 100 feet in length, by 22 feet in width, and the Canal can be navigated by Vessels within those dimensions, and drawing 7 feet of water. The rates of Toll have been fixed so low, as to make this the CHEAPEST as well as the most EXPEDITIOUS and Safe channel of communication, between the waters of the Chesapeake and Delaware. Horses for towing vessels may be hired at reasonable prices at each end of the Canal. ☞ Any information in relation to the Canal, rates of Toll, &c. may be had, on application at the Company's Office, No. 44 Walnut Street, Philadelphia. ROBERT M. LEWIS, President; H. D. GILPIN, Secretary. Chesapeake & Delaware Canal Company.
the Schuylkill Navigation
Use navigation when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Navigation means (uncountable) The theory, practice and technology of charting a course for a road vehicle, ship, aircraft, or spaceship..
Common synonyms include sailing, pilotage, seafaring, piloting.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
An ocean-going yachtsman must be competent at night navigation
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