English Explanatory Dictionary

roadstead

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A partly sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbour.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹəʊdstɛd/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-roadstead.wav /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/

Word forms

roadstead roadsteads

Etymology

From road + stead.

Synonyms

road roads
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