roadstead

• Sustantivo que designa una zona de agua parcialmente protegida cerca de la costa, donde los barcos pueden fondear; suele estar menos resguardada que un puerto.

A noun referring to a partly sheltered area of water near a shore where ships can anchor, typically less protected than a harbor.

1. Sheltered AnchorageC2formal

   A partly sheltered area of water near the shore where ships can anchor safely, often outside a harbor.

   Radada

   • The ship dropped anchor in the roadstead to wait for the tide.
   • Several fishing boats were moored in the roadstead.
   • The roadstead provided a safe haven from the storm.

   Sinónimosanchorageroad