Meaning Of The Word Steerageway

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Steerageway Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Steerageway?

steerageway in American English
the minimum forward speed needed to make a ship respond to the helmsman's guidance
noun: sufficient speed to permit a vessel to be maneuvered

steerageway in British English
noun: enough forward movement to allow a vessel to be steered

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