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Steerageway

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Noun

1. steerageway

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

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Steerageway

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noun
nautical
enough forward movement to allow a vessel to be steered

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Steerageway

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noun
the minimum forward speed needed to make a ship respond to the helmsman's guidance

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Steerageway

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n.
The minimum rate of motion relative to the water required for a ship or boat to be maneuvered by the helm.

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