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Definitions for roadstead
ˈroʊdˌstɛdroad·stead
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Princeton's WordNet
roads, roadsteadnoun
a partly sheltered anchorage
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roadsteadnoun
A partly-sheltered anchorage outside a harbour.
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Roadstead
A roadstead (or roads – the earlier form) is a body of water sheltered from rip currents, spring tides, or ocean swell where ships can lie reasonably safely at anchor without dragging or snatching. It can be open or natural, usually estuary-based, or may be created artificially. In maritime law, it is described as a "known general station for ships, notoriously used as such, and distinguished by the name".
Webster Dictionary
Roadsteadnoun
an anchorage off shore. Same as Road, 4
Etymology: [Road, 4 + stead a place.]
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Roadstead
A roadstead is a place outside a harbor where a ship can lie at anchor. It is an enclosed area with an opening to the sea, narrower than a bay or gulf. It has a surface that cannot be confused with an estuary. It can be created artificially by jetties or dikes. Natural roadsteads offer shelter from storms and are frequently used for naval bases.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
roadstead
An off-shore well-known anchorage, where ships may await orders, as St. Helen's at Portsmouth, Cowes, Leith, Basque Roads, Saugor, and others, where a well-found vessel may ride out a gale.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of roadstead in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of roadstead in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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