Roadstead (Noun)
Meaning
A partly sheltered anchorage.
Classification
Nouns denoting spatial position.
Examples
- The harbor was too small to accommodate the large cargo ship, so it anchored in the nearby roadstead.
- The captain chose a secluded roadstead to hide the pirate ship from prying eyes.
- After a long voyage, the sailors were relieved to drop anchor in the calm roadstead.
- The island's roadstead was a popular spot for yachts to moor during the summer months.
- The storm was approaching, so the ship's crew sought refuge in a nearby roadstead to ride out the bad weather.