shallow-draught

Describes a vessel (such as a boat or ship) that has a relatively small depth of water needed to float, allowing it to navigate in shallow waters.

• 🇩🇪Beschreibt ein Schiff oder Boot, das nur wenig Tiefgang hat und daher flaches Wasser befahren kann.

1. Low water depth requirement C1 formal

   Describes a vessel that requires only a small depth of water to float, as its keel sits close to the waterline.

   • The shallow-draught boat could navigate the narrow river channels.
   • They used a shallow-draught vessel to explore the coastal marshes.
   • Shallow-draught ships are ideal for ports with limited depth.

   🇩🇪Geringer Tiefgang

   Synonyme: shallow-draft