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Definition of seaworthy

seaworthy

/ˈsiːˌwɜːr.ði/
sea · wor · thy
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1

In a suitable condition to sail on the open sea; properly constructed, equipped, and maintained to withstand marine hazards (of a ship or boat).

Example

"The coast guard inspector certified that the repaired fishing vessel was finally seaworthy."

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• Nearby Words

seaway
seaweed
seaworthiness
seaworthy
seax
sebou
sebum

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 19th century as a compound of "sea" and "worthy," both derived from Old English roots (sǣ and weorþig).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Seaworthy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/seaworthy
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