boardwalk vs byway

boardwalk

noun
  • A slightly elevated path for pedestrians over sandy or swampy ground, typically made out of wood; specifically (Canada, US) one running alongside a body of water or beach. 

verb
  • To install a boardwalk over. 

byway

noun
  • a road that is not frequently travelled. 

  • a little-known or arcane field of study or detail. 

  • a road or track not following a main route; a minor road or path. 

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