ROADSTEAD

Roadstead

A roadstead is a generally sheltered area outside a harbor, typically narrower than a bay or gulf, where a ship can lie reasonably safely at anchor. Roadsteads are tidal, estuarine or not, may be created artificially by jetties or dikes, and are frequently used for naval bases.

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roadstead

Noun

  1. A partly-sheltered anchorage outside a harbour.


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