DCHP-1 Online
side-channel Northwest 
n. a narrow, meandering, sluggish side-channel of a river, usually shallow and often coming to a dead end.
See also: snye (def. 2a)
- 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."
- 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.