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ocean-going

[oh-shuhn-goh-ing]

o·cean·go·ing

[oh-shuhn-goh-ing]
adjective
1.
(of a ship) designed and equipped to travel on the open sea.
2.
noting or pertaining to sea transportation: oceangoing traffic.
Also, o·cean-go·ing.


Origin:
1880–85; ocean + going
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Ocean-going is always a great word to know.
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ocean-going
 
adj
(of a ship, boat, etc) suited for travel on the open ocean

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