roadstead

• Termo náutico que designa uma área de água parcialmente abrigada junto à costa, onde as embarcações podem fundear; costuma ser menos protegida que um porto ou ancoradouro abrigado, ficando exposta a ventos e ondas de algumas direções.

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.

   Fundeadeiro

   • 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.

   Sinônimosanchorageroad