Sea Steps (Noun)
Meaning
(nautical) ladder to be lowered over a ship's side for coming aboard.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The crew carefully lowered the sea steps over the ship's side to allow the passengers to disembark.
- As we approached the yacht, the captain gave orders to prepare the sea steps for boarding.
- Sea steps were an essential piece of equipment on naval vessels, allowing for swift and secure transfer of personnel.
- After anchoring in the quiet cove, the sailors dropped the sea steps into the calm waters below.
- The officer in charge inspected the sea steps before giving the all-clear for the dignitaries to come aboard.