dead water
The term "dead water" describes various phenomena in fluid dynamics and oceanography that involve areas of water with minimal movement, often affecting ship navigation.
Definition
C1Nautical
(technical)The eddying water behind a slow-moving ship, which can make the ship difficult to control.
Example
- The ship's progress was hindered by dead water, causing it to slow down significantly.
B2Hydrology
(technical, academic)A region in a body of moving water where the water is relatively stationary or stagnant.
Example
- Dead water regions in the river can create challenges for navigation.
C1Oceanography
(technical, academic)A phenomenon where different water densities, such as fresh water overlying salt water, cause resistance to ship movement.
Example
- Navigating through dead water in the Arctic can be particularly challenging due to the fresh water from melting ice.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "dead water":
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