steerageway

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steer·age·way (stîr

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The minimum rate of motion required for a ship or boat to be maneuvered by the helm.

steerageway [ˈstɪərɪdʒˌweɪ]

(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical enough forward movement to allow a vessel to be steered

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steerageway - (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered

sailing, seafaring, navigation - the work of a sailor

speed, velocity - distance travelled per unit time

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steerageway

n → Steuerkraft f

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