Definition of seaworthy
: fit or safe for a sea voyage
- a seaworthy ship
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But to Ballon, the most fascinating element was the preparations for the base’s 48th anniversary celebration: engineers spent days polishing up the boats and tying ropes into ornate, seaworthy knots.
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Cabral, a welder who still works for Rafael’s company, has had a lot less work in recent months to keep the green boats seaworthy.
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In order to meet the October 31 deadline to enter the race, the trimaran was put together in a rush, meaning Crowhurst set off on an a boat that wasn't seaworthy.
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The Drury family spends a lot of their time on the sea, so the Louisville space is considered their land home that reflects their seaworthy travels.
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Pagon’s program typically takes place weekly from November through April, with students constructing boats that, while simple, are indeed seaworthy.
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In order to meet the October 31 deadline to enter the race, the trimaran was put together in a rush, meaning Crowhurst set off on an un-seaworthy boat.
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That has encouraged him to seek out the cheapest seaworthy vessels—inevitably, ones that barely float.
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The republic’s biggest merchant ships were more seaworthy than similar ships fielded by other European powers.
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First Known Use of seaworthy
1798
SEAWORTHY Defined for English Language Learners
Definition of seaworthy for English Language Learners
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: fit or safe to travel on the sea
SEAWORTHY Defined for Kids
Definition of seaworthy for Students
: fit or safe for a sea voyage
- a seaworthy vessel
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