seaworthy

Adjective

Meaning

Fit for a voyage; worthy of being trusted to transport a cargo with safety; as, a seaworthy ship.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

marine weatherly sea secure safe tight maritime bold navigable nautical sturdy staunch waterproof seafaring seagoing
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Antonyms

unseaworthy weak false vulnerable rough uncertain
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Phrases with the word

seaworthy boat

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Examples

Bronze trireme ram Once the triremes were seaworthy, it is argued that they were highly decorated with, "eyes, nameplates, painted figureheads, and various ornaments". Source: Internet

Recoil Therapy: Gilday said the defense industry could make Bonhomme Richard seaworthy again, but that it may not be worth the cost. Source: Internet

As a lobster boat, the Hampton proved capacious, seaworthy and fast. Source: Internet

Cuban guards had packed boat after boat, without considering safety, making some of the overcrowded boats barely seaworthy. Source: Internet

Loss of large trees meant that residents were no longer able to build seaworthy vessels, significantly diminishing their fishing abilities. Source: Internet

Multi chines are more complex to build but produce a more seaworthy hull form. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

seaworm seaworn seaworthiness seaworthy boat seawrack Seawright