seagoing

[ see-goh-ing ]

adjective

1. designed or fit for going going go to sea, as a vessel.
2. going going go to sea; seafaring.

noun

1. the activity of a person who travels by sea.

seagoing

/ ˈsiːˌɡəʊɪŋ /

adjective

1. intended for or used at sea

Word History and Origins

Origin of seagoing¹

First recorded in 1820–30; sea + going

Example Sentences

Both have capable seagoing and aviation forces who are trained to operate under harsh Arctic conditions.

From Time

It’s unknown, for example, whether such groups in the Americas had seagoing vessels or the navigational skills needed to reach Polynesia, says anthropologist and population geneticist John Lindo of Emory University in Atlanta.

From Science News

That these were indications of any racial significance the non-seagoing Briton had seldom, perhaps, realized.

From Project Gutenberg

Of her seagoing qualities I knew nothing except by repute, but her equipment throughout was of the best.

From Project Gutenberg

The invention of wireless telegraphy has practically reduced the perils of seagoing to a negligible minimum.

From Project Gutenberg

He had been in much bigger churches than this one, while abroad during his seagoing years.

From Project Gutenberg

The largest seagoing ships can now be admitted to the quays of the town.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• aquatic
• coastal
• deep-sea
• maritime
• naval
• saltwater