sea room

noun

1. unobstructed space at sea in which a vessel can be easily maneuvered or navigated.

sea room

noun

1. sufficient space to manoeuvre a vessel

Word History and Origins

Origin of sea room¹

First recorded in 1545–55

Example Sentences

I do not like tombstones, having had too much of them in 'arly youth, and feel as if I want sea-room.

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There being signs of a coming storm, in order to have sea-room the ship made sail away from the land.

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Let's have sea room enough, and then let it blow the devil's head off.

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There is sea-room for every keel, and use for all their treasures.

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Each man to his taste, I prefer sailing over the free ocean, with my stout galiot under my feet and plenty of sea room.

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