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seafaring
noun sea·far·ing \-ˌfer-iŋ\
: the activity of traveling on the sea especially while working on a boat or a ship
Full Definition of SEAFARING
: the use of the sea for travel or transportation
— seafaring adjective
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First Known Use of SEAFARING
1592
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SEAFARING Defined for Kids
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adjective sea·far·ing \ˈsē-ˌfer-iŋ\
Definition of SEAFARING for Kids
: of or employed in sailing
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noun
Definition of SEAFARING for Kids
: sailing on the sea as work or as recreation
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