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seaworthy

Pronunciation: [ˈsiːˈwɜːrði]

Word

Context: "marine safety"

(adjective) when a ship or boat is safe and fit to be used on the ocean. If a boat is seaworthy, it means it won't sink or get damaged easily while sailing.

Example

The captain checked the vessel and confirmed it was seaworthy before setting sail.

Example

The boat was not seaworthy, so they decided to stay in the harbor instead of going out to sea.

Example

How can we tell if this boat is seaworthy enough for our trip?

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