seaworthy
Origin of seaworthy
1Other words from seaworthy
- sea·wor·thi·ness, noun
- un·sea·wor·thi·ness, noun
- un·sea·wor·thy, adjective
Words Nearby seaworthy
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How to use seaworthy in a sentence
They were confident, however, that the craft would prove water-tight and seaworthy.
Gold-Seeking on the Dalton Trail | Arthur R. Thompson(c) Were the boats sent away in seaworthy condition and properly manned, equipped, and provisioned?
Loss of the Steamship 'Titanic' | British GovernmentTen minutes' hard work, in which we assisted, produced something a trifle more nautical and seaworthy than the first craft.
Penelope's Experiences in Scotland | Kate Douglas WigginThe ship was hardly seaworthy, and took seven weeks of sailing and floating to reach the harbor of Acapulco.
Historic Adventures | Rupert S. HollandIt was found, however, that the want of a fixed keel was a great detriment to her seaworthy qualities.
How Britannia Came to Rule the Waves | W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for seaworthy
/ (ˈsiːˌwɜːðɪ) /
in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage
Derived forms of seaworthy
- seaworthiness, noun
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