seafaring

adjective

Definition of seafaringnext
as in naval

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  1. naval
  2. seagoing
  3. oceangoing
Adjective
  • Iran’s oil exports have been severely limited by the US naval blockade.
    — Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The recommendation comes as China expands its naval capabilities and faces growing competition with other major powers.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of naval
Adjective
  • The two companies plan to equip up to 100 of their seagoing ships with Alsym batteries as an auxiliary power source.
    — Hiawatha Bray, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Nov. 2022
  • Ships, submarines, and other seagoing vessels are tested here from design to completion.
    — Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 20 Sep. 2022
Definition of seagoing
Adjective
  • Today, fewer than 60 large oceangoing Jones Act tankers remain in service.
    — Robert Rapier, Forbes.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • That math pushes shippers toward barges and away from proper oceangoing vessels.
    — Colin Grabow, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2025
Definition of oceangoing
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