steer·age·way (stîr  j-w  )n. The minimum rate of motion required for a ship or boat to be maneuvered by the helm. |
steerageway [ˈstɪərɪdʒˌweɪ]
n
(Transport / Nautical Terms) Nautical enough forward movement to allow a vessel to be steered
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| Noun | 1. | steerageway - (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered |
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steerageway
n → Steuerkraft f
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