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/ˈstɪə.ɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/
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- Received-Pronunciation
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/ˈstiɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/
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- US
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ˈstɪə.ɹɪdʒˌweɪ
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- GB
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ˈstiɹɪdʒˌweɪ
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- US
Noun
The minimum speed of a ship, below which it does not answer the helm and cannot be steered.
Usage- Countable
- Uncountable
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More examples (1)
The latter made one tremendous spurt, then gave up in despair and hauled in his oars. French Pete let go the main-sheet, lost steerageway as he rounded up alongside the motionless skiff, and dragged Joe out.
Noun
(nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered