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.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Roadstead
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roadstead
Noun
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