roadstead

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Definitions
  • (nautical) A partly-sheltered anchorage; a stretch of water near the shore where vessels may ride at anchor, but with less protection than a harbour.

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Compound from English road + English stead (place, position, spot, location, site, support, help, point).

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stead

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place, position, spot, location, site, support, help, point

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