Associations to the word «Steerageway»

Wiktionary

STEERAGEWAY, noun. (nautical) The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be steered.

Dictionary definition

STEERAGEWAY, noun. (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered.

Wise words

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