Used in a Sentence

oceangoing

How to use oceangoing in a sentence. Example sentences and definitions for oceangoing.

Editorial note

The containers are stacked higher and nearer the edge than I would've expected for an oceangoing ship.

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Quick take

used on the high seas; "seafaring vessels"

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of oceangoing gathered in one view.

adjective

used on the high seas; "seafaring vessels"

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for oceangoing.

Example sentences

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The containers are stacked higher and nearer the edge than I would've expected for an oceangoing ship.

2

Not a comment on the blog service, but there's a great graphic on the linked site, of a USB memory stick inside a traditional oceangoing message bottle.

3

We're not all that great at swimming either, and yet building oceangoing boats and ships has turned out to be an important part of our technological development.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use oceangoing in a sentence?

The containers are stacked higher and nearer the edge than I would've expected for an oceangoing ship.

What does oceangoing mean?

used on the high seas; "seafaring vessels"

What part of speech is oceangoing?

oceangoing is commonly used as adjective.