Way
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Way may refer to:
Way is the surname of:
- WayobWayobWayob is the plural form of way , a Maya word with a basic meaning of 'sleep', but which in Yucatec Maya is a term specifically denoting the Mesoamerican nagual, that is, a person who can transform into an animal while asleep in order to do harm, or else the resulting animal transformation itself...
, plural form (singular way), spirit companions appearing in mythology and folklore of Maya peoples of the Yucatan Peninsula - WAY-FM, a radio station
- a roadRoadA road is a thoroughfare, route, or way on land between two places, which typically has been paved or otherwise improved to allow travel by some conveyance, including a horse, cart, or motor vehicle. Roads consist of one, or sometimes two, roadways each with one or more lanes and also any...
, path or pathway - a straight rail or track on a machine tool (such as that on the bed of a lathe) on which part of the machine slides
- Ways, in ship-building, the ramps down which a ship is pushed in order to be launched
- Lake WayLake WayLake Way is a dry lake approximately 15 km south of Wiluna, in the Mid West region of Western Australia. It also gives its name to a nearby cattle station, the Lake Way Station....
, a dry lake in Western Australia - afloat, way refers to motion or momentum through the water, hence making wayPoints of sailPoints of sail describes a sailing boat's course in relation to the wind direction.There is a distinction between the port tack and the starboard tack. If the wind is coming from anywhere on the port side, the boat is on port tack. Likewise if the wind is coming from the starboard side, the boat...
, leewayLeewayLeeway is the motion of an object that is floating in the water to leeward due to the component of the wind vector perpendicular to the object’s. The National Search and Rescue Supplement to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue Manual defines leeway as "the movement of a...
, and right of wayRight of way (shipping)A right of way in shipping means a collection of all sailing rules on the water roads. It concerns passing, overtaking and priority.In the bigger sense, the right of way concerns also using the lights, signs and signals, the behaviour of sailors during bad weather condition and all of the rules of...
Way is the surname of:
- Albert WayAlbert WayAlbert Way was an English antiquary.-Life:Albert was born at Bath, England on 23 June 1805, was the only son of Lewis Way of Stanstead Park, near Racton, Sussex, by his wife Mary, daughter of Herman Drewe, rector of Comb Raleigh, Devonshire....
(1805–1874), English antiquary - Ann WayAnn WayAnn Way was an English character actress in film and television. Born in Wiveliscombe, she began her career in repertory in Dundee in the 1960s....
(1915-1993), English actress - Anthony WayAnthony WayAnthony Way is an English chorister and classical singer who shot to fame after appearing as a chorister in a BBC TV series. He has since had success as a recording artist, with gold and platinum discs to his credit.-Biography:...
(born 1982), English singer - Brian WayBrian WayBrian Way , established the Theatre Centre in London, England in 1953. The company originated the modern concept of theatre for children in an educational context....
(born 1923), established the Theatre Center in London, England - Charles WayCharles WayCharles Christopher Way, also known as Charles "Get Out of My" Way is a former professional American football halfback in the National Football League for five seasons for the New York Giants....
(born 1972), former American football player - Daniel WayDaniel Way-Career:Way received the Xeric Foundation's Xeric Grant in 2000 for his first publication, Violent Lifestyle #1. Through Violent Lifestyle, Way was introduced to Marvel Comics editor Axel Alonso, who hired Way for a Deathlok mini-series that was cancelled prior to publication.Way's first published...
(born 1974), American comic book writer - Danny WayDanny WayDanny Way is a professional skateboarder.-Awards and achievements:* 1986: Won the first contest he entered at age 11* 1989: Won his first vert contest in Michigan...
(born 1974), professional skateboarder - DeAndre Way (born 1990), American rapper and music producer better known by his stage name Soulja BoySoulja BoyDeAndre Cortez Way , better known by his stage name Soulja Boy Tell 'Em, or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, entrepreneur, and internet personality....
Tell 'Em - Gerard WayGerard WayGerard Arthur Way is an American musician and comic book writer who has served as lead vocalist and co-founder of the band My Chemical Romance since its formation in 2001...
(born 1977), lead singer of the band My Chemical Romance - Gregory Holman Bromley WayGregory Holman Bromley Way-Life:Gregory, born in London on 28 Dec. 1776, was fifth son of Benjamin Way , F.R.S., of Denham Place, Buckinghamshire, M.P. for Bridport in 1765, and of his wife Elizabeth Anne , eldest daughter of William Cooke , provost of King's College, Cambridge. His grandfather, Lewis Way -Life:Gregory,...
(1776–1844), English lieutenant-general - Kelly-Ann WayKelly-Ann WayKelly-Ann Way is a retired track cyclist and road bicycle racer from Canada, who won the silver medal in the women's individual pursuit at the 1987 Pan American Games. She represented Canada at two consecutive Summer Olympics, starting in 1988.-References:* *...
(born 1964), Canadian track cyclist and road bicycle racer - Mikey Way, bassist of the band My Chemical RomanceMy Chemical RomanceMy Chemical Romance is an American alternative rock band from New Jersey, formed in 2001. The band consists of lead vocalist Gerard Way, guitarists Ray Toro and Frank Iero, and bassist Mikey Way and have a diverse sound incorporating elements of punk, emo, glam metal, and progressive rock...
- Pete WayPete WayPeter 'Pete' Frederick Way is a bass player.He is the bassist of UFO, Waysted and formerly, Fastway and Ozzy Osbourne....
(born 1951), rock and heavy metal bass player - Sir Samuel Way, 1st Baronet (1836–1916), Australian jurist