roadstead

n.
A sheltered offshore anchorage area for ships.

[Variant of rodestead : RODE² + sted, place (variant of STEAD).]

n. a partly sheltered stretch of water near the shore in which ships can ride at anchor.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a partly sheltered anchorage
  Synonym: roads

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