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seaworthy


sea·wor·thy

adj \ˈsē-ˌwər-thē\

Definition of SEAWORTHY

: fit or safe for a sea voyage <a seaworthy ship>
sea·wor·thi·ness \-thē-nəs\ noun

First Known Use of SEAWORTHY

1798

Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay

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