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steerageway

stee·ra·ge·way

UK/ˈstɪə.ɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/ US/ˈstiɹɪd͡ʒˌweɪ/ uncommon

noun

1.

(nautical) the minimum rate of motion needed for a vessel to be maneuvered

Origin

From steerage + way.

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