seakeeping
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of seakeeping
First recorded in 1960–65; sea + keeping ( def. )
Example Sentences
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“He was extremely impressed with the stability of the ship, particularly in hard turns, particularly in its seakeeping ability,” he told The Associated Press.
From Washington Times • Mar. 21, 2016
The result was beam-length ratios were stretched and seakeeping and speed were achieved by adding horsepower to longer, leaner forms.
From Time Magazine Archive
She is an impressive ride with a stout feel and a tenacious approach to seakeeping that one must experience to appreciate.
From Time Magazine Archive
We did take the boat out onto the edge of the ocean to test her seakeeping.
From Time Magazine Archive
"It's a planing hull and was designed for seakeeping and efficiency at high speeds," says Fexas.
From Time Magazine Archive
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