Definition of Steerageway

1. Noun. (nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered.

Category relationships: Navigation, Sailing, Seafaring
Generic synonyms: Speed, Velocity

Definition of Steerageway

1. n. A rate of motion through the water sufficient to render a vessel governable by the helm.

Definition of Steerageway

1. [n -WAYS]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Steerageway

steeplechasings
steepled
steeplejack
steeplejacks
steeples
steeply
steepness
steepnesses
steeps
steepup
steepy
steer
steerable
steerage
steerages
steerageway (current term)
steerageways
steered
steerer
steerers
steeries
steering
steerings
steering committee
steering gear
steering linkage
steering mechanism
steering system
steering wheel
steers

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