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Seaworthy-SPECAB
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| able to stay up in the water; not sinking | afloat |
| a wall or barrier that breaks the force of waves to protect a harbor or beach | breakwater |
| the outline of the land where it meets the sea | coastline |
| a fast naval vessel | frigate |
| a portion of the sea partly surrounded by land | gulf |
| a long-legged water bird | heron |
| a saltwater fish used for food | herring |
| to raise or lift | hoist |
| a piece running lengthwise under the center of a boat to keep it from blowing sideways | keel |
| very high | lofty |
| a sailor, especially one who helps navigate the ship | mariner |
| rebelling against the captain of a ship | mutinous |
| a scientist who studies the physical characteristics of the ocean | oceanographer |
| away from the shore in a body of water | offshore |
| harsh or severe without relief | relentless |
| traveling or doing business by sea | seafaring |
| a boat specially constructed to travel under water | submarine |
| relating to the rhythmic rise and fall of the waters of the ocean | tidal |
| of very great size or area | vast |
| any ship used for pleasure rather than business | yacht |