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seaworthy
This term is primarily a technical and legal designation used in maritime law and shipping. It describes a vessel that is fit for its intended voyage, meaning it is structurally sound, properly equipped, and manned by a competent crew. While it can be used colloquially to describe any boat that is safe to sail, its primary weight lies in insurance and contractual obligations where "unseaworthiness" can void a policy or lead to liability.
In a figurative sense, the word is occasionally used to describe a person or a plan as being robust enough to withstand harsh conditions or "rough seas." However, this usage is rare compared to its literal application in nautical contexts.
Meanings
Examples
The captain ensured the vessel was seaworthy before departing for the Atlantic.
Is this old dinghy actually seaworthy or is it just a floating piece of junk?
The insurance company refused the claim because the ship was not seaworthy at the time of the accident.
The insurance company refused the claim because the ship was not seaworthy at the time of the accident.
We need to patch these leaks if we want the boat to be seaworthy by morning.
The ancient galleon looked barely seaworthy as it struggled against the heavy swells.
I wonder if this raft is seaworthy enough to cross the bay.
The surveyor certified that the yacht was fully seaworthy for long distance cruising.
Make sure the hull is watertight and the ship is seaworthy before you set sail.
The pirate ship was surprisingly seaworthy despite its weathered appearance.
The pirate ship was surprisingly seaworthy despite its weathered appearance.