Seaway
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Seaway is a noun meaning (nautical) A lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route.
Meaning
(nautical) A lane or route at sea that is regularly used by ships; a sea lane or trade route.
More Meanings
- (nautical) An inland waterway used by seagoing shipping.
- (nautical) The headway of a vessel.
Example Sentences
The coracle […] was a very safe boat for a person of my height and weight, both buoyant and clever in a seaway; but she was the most cross-grained, lop-sided craft to manage.
Word Forms
- seaways
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ship, maritime, waterway, shipping, marine, river.
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