sea·wor·thy

[see-wur-thee]
adjective, sea·wor·thi·er, sea·wor·thi·est. (of a vessel)
1.
constructed, outfitted, manned, and in all respects fitted for a voyage at sea.
2.
safe for a voyage at sea.

Origin:
1800–10; sea + -worthy

sea·wor·thi·ness, noun
un·sea·wor·thi·ness, noun
un·sea·wor·thy, adjective
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seaworthy (ˈsiːˌwɜːðɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
in a fit condition or ready for a sea voyage
 
'seaworthiness
 
n

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