steerageway
noun/ˈstɪə.ɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/UK/ˈstiɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/US
Etymology
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The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be…
The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be steered.
- The latter made one tremendous spurt, then gave up in despair and hauled in his oars. French Pete let go the main-sheet, lost steerageway as he rounded up alongside the motionless skiff, and dragged Joe out.
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