roadstead
📖 Definitions
noun
A partly sheltered stretch of water near the shore where ships can
anchor. Also called roads.
💬 Usage Examples
“It was learnt that the area where the ship was berthed is a roadstead for vessels, and that the explosion caused damage to vehicles parked opposite a bank at the Marina Jetty.” Godwin Oritse; NPA to Sanction Vessel Owners Over Explosion; Vanguard (Apapa, Nigeria); Nov 28, 2011.