seaworthy

[ see-wur-thee ]

adjective

, sea·wor·thi·er, sea·wor·thi·est.

1. constructed, outfitted, manned, and in all respects fitted for a voyage at sea.
2. safe for a voyage at sea.

seaworthy

/ ˈsiːˌwɜːðɪ /

adjective

1. in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage

Derived Forms

• ˈseaˌworthiness, noun

Other Words From

• seaworthi·ness noun
• un·seaworthi·ness noun
• un·seaworthy adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of seaworthy¹

First recorded in 1800–10; sea + -worthy

Example Sentences

They were confident, however, that the craft would prove water-tight and seaworthy.

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(c) Were the boats sent away in seaworthy condition and properly manned, equipped, and provisioned?

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Ten minutes' hard work, in which we assisted, produced something a trifle more nautical and seaworthy than the first craft.

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The ship was hardly seaworthy, and took seven weeks of sailing and floating to reach the harbor of Acapulco.

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It was found, however, that the want of a fixed keel was a great detriment to her seaworthy qualities.

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