English noun: trade route | |||
1. | trade route (artifact) a lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels | ||
Synonyms | sea lane, seaway, ship route | ||
Broader (hypernym) | lane | ||
Instance hyponym | Saint Lawrence Seaway, St. Lawrence Seaway | ||
2. | trade route (location) a route followed by traders (usually in caravans) | ||
Broader (hypernym) | itinerary, path, route | ||
Instance hyponym | Silk Road | ||