Oceangoing
adj
adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Travelling out to sea. not-comparable
"an oceangoing seal"
- 2 designed for use on ocean voyages not-comparable
Adjective
- 1 used on the high seas wordnet
Example
More examples"An invasive species can be introduced to a new area via the ballast water of oceangoing ships, intentional and accidental releases of aquaculture species, aquarium specimens or bait, and other means."
Etymology
From ocean + going.
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