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- [oh-shuh n goh-ing]
- /ˈoʊ ʃən ˈgoʊ ɪŋ/
- /ˈəʊʃn ˈɡəʊ.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [oh-shuh n goh-ing]
- /ˈoʊ ʃən ˈgoʊ ɪŋ/
Definitions of ocean-going word
- adjective ocean-going (of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea. 1
- adjective ocean-going noting or pertaining to sea transportation: oceangoing traffic. 1
- adjective ocean-going Ocean-going ships are designed for travelling on the sea rather than on rivers, canals, or lakes. 0
- adjective ocean-going (of a ship, boat, etc) suited for travel on the open ocean 0
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Origin of ocean-going
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
First recorded in 1880-85; ocean + going
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Parts of speech for Ocean-going
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
ocean-going popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for ocean-going
adj ocean-going
- deep-sea — Deep-sea activities take place in the areas of the sea that are a long way from the coast.
- hydrographic — the science of the measurement, description, and mapping of the surface waters of the earth, with special reference to their use for navigation.
- littoral — of or relating to the shore of a lake, sea, or ocean.
- marine — of or relating to the sea; existing in or produced by the sea: marine vegetation.
- natatorial — pertaining to, adapted for, or characterized by swimming: natatorial birds.
adjective ocean-going
- oceangoing — (of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea.
- oceanographic — the branch of physical geography dealing with the ocean.
See also
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