Steerageway Definition

stîrĭj-wā
noun
The lowest forward speed at which a ship will respond to the helmsman's guidance.
Webster's New World
The minimum rate of motion required for a ship or boat to be maneuvered by the helm.
American Heritage

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Noun

Singular:
steerageway
Plural:
steerageways

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