01 n. An anchorage off shore. Same as Road, 4.
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An anchorage off shore. Same as Road, 4. See: Road“Moored in the neighboring roadstead.” — Longfellow.
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Webster, 1913
Roadstead
· Road·stead
· IPA /ˈɹoʊdˌstɛd/