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roadstead Definition

road·stead (-sted′)

noun

a protected place near shore, not as enclosed as a harbor, where ships can anchor

Etymology: road + stead

roadstead Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • open: We anchored in the open roadstead of Horta, half a mile from the shore.
  • good: There is a good roadstead, much frequented by the Glasgow and other shipping sailing along the river and Frith of Clyde.

Browse dictionary entries near roadstead

  1. ‹ roadside
  2. ‹ roadshow
  3. ‹ roadrunner
  4. ‹ roadkill
  5. ‹ roadie
  6. ‹ roadhouse
  7. ‹ roadblock
  8. ‹ roadbed
  9. ‹ roadability
  10. ‹ road warrior
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