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- [see-wur-th ee]
- /ˈsiˌwɜr ði/
- /ˈsiːˌwɜː.ði/
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- [see-wur-th ee]
- /ˈsiˌwɜr ði/
Definitions of seaworthy word
- adjective seaworthy constructed, outfitted, manned, and in all respects fitted for a voyage at sea. 1
- adjective seaworthy safe for a voyage at sea. 1
- adjective seaworthy boat, ship: fit to sail 1
- adjective seaworthy A ship or boat which is seaworthy is fit to travel at sea. 0
- adjective seaworthy in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage 0
- adjective seaworthy fit to travel in on the open sea; sturdy 0
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Origin of seaworthy
First appearance:
before 1800 One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; sea + -worthy
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Parts of speech for Seaworthy
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preposition
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seaworthy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
seaworthy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for seaworthy
adjective seaworthy
- maneuverable — capable of being steered or directed; easy to maneuver: The polyethylene craft remains as durable and maneuverable as any conventional high-performance kayak.
- manoeuvrable — Alternative spelling of maneuverable.
- navigable — deep and wide enough to provide passage to ships: a navigable channel.
- oceangoing — (of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea.
Top questions with seaworthy
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