head sea

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Noun head sea has 1 sense

head sea - a sea in which the waves are running directly against the course of the ship
--₁ is a kind of sea

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Term: Head Sea

Description:

A "head sea" refers to the rough and choppy water that a boat or ship encounters while moving directly into the wind or against strong currents. It is often characterized by large waves crashing against the bow of the vessel, making navigation more challenging.

Senses:

Noun:

A rough and turbulent body of water encountered by a vessel when moving against the wind or currents.

Sample Sentences:

The fishermen decided to return to the shore as the head sea was becoming increasingly difficult to navigate.
With the wind blowing strongly against the boat, they battled through the head sea to reach the safety of the harbor.

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