noun
- plural of roadstead; sheltered areas of water near shore where ships can anchor safely
Usage: nautical
Examples
- The fleet anchored in the protected roadsteads during the storm.
- Several merchant vessels waited in the roadsteads before entering port.
- The captain chose one of the deeper roadsteads for the night.
- Pirates often lurked near busy roadsteads to attack trading ships.
- The naval base controlled access to the strategic roadsteads.
- Cargo ships gathered in the roadsteads awaiting customs clearance.