Oceangoing

adj

adj ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Travelling out to sea. not-comparable

    "an oceangoing seal"

  2. 2
    designed for use on ocean voyages not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 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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