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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.

Synonyms

  • Roads

Hypernyms

  • Anchorage
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