English Word · Advanced
seaworthiness
The property of a watercraft that makes it fit to go to sea
Pronunciation: say seaworthiness
Meaning
The property of a watercraft that makes it fit to go to sea.
Example
The ship leaked like a sieve and rode like a barrel; in other words it was completely lacking in seaworthiness.
The ship leaked like a sieve and rode like a barrel; in other words it was completely lacking in seaworthiness.
Practice tips
- Practice seaworthiness out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English word is for advanced-level learners.