trade route

Noun
  1. A lane at sea that is a regularly used route for vessels (synset 104170425)
    is a type of: lane - a well-defined track or path; for e.g. swimmers or lines of traffic
    specific instances: saint lawrence seaway, st. lawrence seaway - a seaway involving the Saint Lawrence River and the Great Lakes that was developed jointly by Canada and the United States; oceangoing ships can travel as far west as Lake Superior
    same as: sea lane, seaway, ship route
  2. A route followed by traders (usually in caravans) (synset 108697975)
    is a type of: itinerary, path, route - an established line of travel or access
    specific instances: silk road - an ancient trade route between China and the Mediterranean (4,000 miles); followed by Marco Polo in the 13th century to reach Cathay

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