sea room


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sea room

n.
Unobstructed space at sea adequate for maneuvering a ship.
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sea room

n
(Nautical Terms) sufficient space to manoeuvre a vessel
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sea′ room`


n.
unobstructed space at sea in which a vessel can maneuver.
[1545–55]
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Noun1.sea room - space for maneuver at sea
elbow room, room, way - space for movement; "room to pass"; "make way for"; "hardly enough elbow room to turn around"
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