Definition of Oceangoing

1. Adjective. Used on the high seas. "Seafaring vessels"

Exact synonyms: Seafaring, Seagoing
Similar to: Marine

Definition of Oceangoing

1. Adjective. (nautical of a vessel) designed for use on ocean voyages ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oceangoing

1. [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oceangoing

ocean floor
ocean liner
ocean liners
ocean perch
ocean pout
ocean ranching
ocean sunfish
ocean trip
oceanaria
oceanarium
oceanariums
oceanaut
oceanauts
oceanfront
oceanfronts
oceangoing (current term)
oceanic abyss
oceanic bird
oceanic bonito
oceanic trench
oceanic trenches
oceanic whitetip shark
oceanic whitetip sharks
oceanides
oceanids
oceanless
oceanlike
oceanliner
oceanliners
oceanodromous

Literary usage of Oceangoing

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Chinese Views of Future Warfare by Michael Pillsbury (1997)
"Numbers of special ships—oceangoing comprehensive monitoring I ships, oceangoing survey ships, oceangoing supply ships, landing ships, and minesweepers—are ..."

2. Aviation Security: Federal Action Needed to Strengthen Domestic Air Cargo by Cathleen A. Berrick (2006)
"96 According to CBP officials, they continue to work on improving the completeness and accuracy of oceangoing cargo manifest data. ..."

3. Container Security: A Flexible Staffing Model and Minimum Equipment by Richard M. Stana (2005)
"For example, one of CSI's objectives is to deter terrorists' use of oceangoing cargo containers. However, according to host government officials at one port ..."

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